Telling Our Stories: Claiming Space for Jewish Narratives on Library Shelves May 14 7:30p ET A program by Hadassah Northeast/Hadassah Educators Council exploring the availability of books representing the Jewish experience for children & young adults. events.hadassah.org/hnetellingou....

HNE: Telling Our Stories: Claiming Space for Jewish Narratives on Library Shelves 2026

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Each May, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans and highlights how America’s Jewish communities have shaped and been shaped by the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States. #OurSharedHeritage #myJAHM #JAHM @weitzmanmuseum

The deadline for registering for the 2026 AJL conference at early bird rates is Thursday, April 30. Don't miss your opportunity to register at the discounted rate—visit the conference webpage now: jewishlibraries.org/2026-confere.... #AJLCon26

Mazel tov @sallystieglitz.bsky.social, editor-in-chief of AJL News & Reviews, winner of the 2026 CODES Louis Shores Award, recognizing an individual reviewer, group, editor, review medium or organization for excellence in book reviewing and other media for libraries. rusaupdate.org/2026/03/2026...

2026 CODES Louis Shores Award

Sally Stieglitz, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Long Island Library Resources Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief, Association of Jewish Librarian (AJL) News and Reviews, named winner of the …

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The 2026 Sydney Taylor Blog Tour wraps up today at the Children’s Book Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/u... Thank you to all the authors, illustrators, and hosts! Catch up with any interviews you might have missed at jewishlibraries.org/... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Day 3 of the blog tour is underway with Abby White, author of D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T., Sydney Taylor Book Award winner in the Young Adult Category. Hosted at bookishlyjewish.com/. Full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit Abby White

Day 2 continues with Mari Lowe, author of BEINONI, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Middle Grade Category. Hosted at asleepylibrarian.wor.... View the full blog tour schedule at jewishlibraries.org/... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Day 2 of the blog tour begins with Marcella Pixley, author of NESHAMA, Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Middle Grade Category. Hosted at etraintalks.com/sydn... View the full blog tour schedule at jewishlibraries.org/... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit Marcella Pixley

The tour continues with Laurel Snyder & Leanne Hatch, author & illustrator of THE BOOK OF CANDLES: EIGHT POEMS FOR HANUKKAH, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. At www.hbook.com/section/blog... Full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-to... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Meet Laura Gehl and Alexandra Colombo, author and illustrator of MY BODY CAN, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. Hosted at blogs.slj.com/afuse8produc... View the full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-to... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit @authorlauragehl.bsky.social

Next: Caroline Kusin Pritchard & Selina Alko, author & illustrator of THE KEEPER OF STORIES, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. At bookoflifepodcast.com Schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-to... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit =

The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2026 blog tour is underway with the winner in the Picture Book category, SHABBAT SHALOM: LET’S REST AND RESET, by Suzy Ultman. Hosted at 100scopenotes.com View the full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-to... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2026 blog tour starts today! See the full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/.... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

The Sydney Taylor Book Award will be showcasing its 2026 gold and silver medalists with a blog tour February 9–12! Interviews with winning authors and illustrators will appear on a variety of Jewish and kidlit blogs. View the schedule at jewishlibraries.org/.... #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Mazel tov to the authors & illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Notable Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #STBA Rebecca Gardyn Levington Diana Mayo Alison Goldberg Kyle Lukoff Elly Swartz Naomi Milliner

Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award Winner 2026: Uri Shulevitz. A foundational voice in Jewish children’s literature, Uri Shulevitz created picture books that illuminate Jewish culture & reflect universal experience. #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL @JewishLibraries Winners here: tinyurl.com/STBA2026

Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL Laurel Snyder Laura Gehl

Mazal tov to the 2026 winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Award! ~SHABBAT SHALOM: LET'S REST AND RESET by Suzy Ultman ~NESHAMA by Marcella Pixley ~D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. by Abby White Winners at tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #STBA #AJL Marcella Pixley Abby White

The 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Awards are being announced tomorrow, January 26, just after 10am CT (8am PT / 11am ET)! Watch the livestream: www.ala.unikron.com #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL

Mazel tov to all the 2026 AJLJewish Fiction Award honorees! More about the winning and honor books at jewishlibraries.org/...

Mazel tov to Jason Diamond, winner of the 2026 AJL Jewish Fiction Award for KAPLAN'S PLOT! More about the winning and honor books at jewishlibraries.org/... @ImJasonDiamond

Mazel tov to Maddie Martinez, whose novel THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER has been named a 2026 AJL Jewish Fiction Honor Book! Maddie Martinez More about the winning and honor books at jewishlibraries.org/...

Mazel tov to Allison Epstein, whose novel FAGIN THE THIEF has been named a 2026 AJL Jewish Fiction Honor Book! @rapscallison More about the winning and honor books at jewishlibraries.org/...

Mazel tov to Esther Chehebar whose novel SISTERS OF FORTUNE has been named a 2026 AJL Jewish Fiction Honor Book! More about the winning and honor books at jewishlibraries.org/...

Registration is now open for AJL Conference 2026: Cooler by the Lake! The 2026 Conference will be held in person Monday, June 22–Wednesday, June 24, with preconference events on Sunday, June 21, and optional tours on Thursday, June 25. Learn more and register at jewishlibraries.org/....

We are pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Holiday Highlights list: the best new children's books about Jewish holidays! jewishlibraries.org/...

The AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee is seeking two new members. Immerse yourself in the vibrant field of contemporary Jewish fiction, connect with and learn from a group of wise and committed colleagues, and honor outstanding writers. Details at jewishlibraries.org/....

Mazel tov to Jessica Russak-Hoffman, winner of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award for her novel, "How to Catch a Mermaid (When You're Scared of the Sea)"! Details at tinyurl.com/2026-STMA #STMA @jrussakhoffman.bsky.social

The Sydney Taylor Book Award committee is seeking applicants to serve a two-year term from January 2026 through the June 2028 AJL conference. Details and application (due January 19) at jewishlibraries.org/...