JPS is proud to announce its National Jewish Book Award and Sydney Taylor Book Award recipients! As a 120-year old publisher with a rich history, a broad spectrum of books, and accomplished authors, JPS continues to thrive in the publishing industry by creating and reviving literary works that enhance Jewish culture around the globe.

We’re honored to have received major awards from two venerable organizations:  the National Jewish Book Awards, sponsored by the Jewish Book Council (www.jewishbookcouncil.org), honor some of the best and brightest books and authors in the field of Jewish literature. The program is the longest running awards program of its kind in the field of Jewish literature. The Sydney Taylor Book Awards, presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries, are given each year to outstanding books for children and teens that portray the Jewish experience.

The conversation about books, both print and digital, has reached new heights as the technological revolution brings e-books to center stage. As writers and publishers adapt to this rapidly changing world, JPS remains at the forefront of Jewish literature and culture – in whatever mediums readers use to access text.

Here is a list of JPS works recognized in 2009:

1. The JPS Illustrated Children’s Bible – is a recipient of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Illustrated Children’s Books and a Finalist in the category of Jewish Family Literature.  It has also been named a Notable Book for Readers of All Ages by the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee.
2. Celebrating the Jewish Year, the Spring and Summer Holidays – recipient of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Jewish Family Literature.
3. Subversive Sequels in the Bible – recipient of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Scholarship.
4. Meneket Rivkah: A Manual of Wisdom and Piety for Jewish Women  – a National Jewish Book Awards Finalist in the category of Women’s Studies.
5. Naomi’s Song – named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor for Books for Teen Readers.
6. Elvina’s Mirror – named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable Book for Older Readers.

We congratulate our esteemed authors, and thank our readers for their support!

-Emily