What is sydney taylor?

Sydney Taylor (born Sarah Brenner) was an American author best known for her children's book series, the "All-of-a-Kind Family" series. She was born on October 30, 1904, in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrants from Poland.

Taylor began writing the "All-of-a-Kind Family" series in the early 1950s, drawing on her own childhood experiences growing up in a Jewish immigrant family in New York City. The series follows the adventures of a large Jewish family with five daughters living in the Lower East Side of New York City at the turn of the 20th century.

The series includes five books: "All-of-a-Kind Family," "More All-of-a-Kind Family," "All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown," "All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown," and "Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family." The books are beloved for their vivid depictions of Jewish immigrant life in New York City and their warm, relatable characters.

Sydney Taylor passed away on February 12, 1978, but her legacy lives on through her timeless and beloved books. The "All-of-a-Kind Family" series continues to be cherished by readers of all ages for its heartwarming stories and memorable characters.