Book Awards & Distinctions
for Lesléa Newman
28 Total Book Awards
Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail (5)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
![Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024](/images/list_image/2397.jpg.pagespeed.ce.GDruCDOq2B.jpg)
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Commended, 2022
![Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024](/images/awards/118.jpg)
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Illustration Finalist, 2021
![National Jewish Book Awards, 1952-2023](/images/awards/156.png.pagespeed.ce.tQfKFRd2Mh.png)
National Jewish Book Awards, 1952-2023
Picture Book Winner, 2020
![Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024](/images/list_image/1108.jpg.pagespeed.ce.jUBYwZ1-cB.jpg)
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024
Winner, 2021
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story (3)
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Arts Selection, 2015
![Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024](/images/list_image/1108.jpg.pagespeed.ce.jUBYwZ1-cB.jpg)
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024
Winner, 2016
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard (3)
Daddy, Papa, and Me (2)
Mommy, Mama, and Me (2)
Sparkle Boy (2)
Alicia and the Hurricane / Alicia y el huracán (1)
The Babka Sisters (1)
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2024
The Best Cat in the World (1)
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Donovan's Big Day (1)
Felicia's Favorite Story (1)
![Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024](/images/awards/74.png)
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 2003
Gloria Goes to Gay Pride (1)
![Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024](/images/awards/74.png)
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 1992
Heather Has Two Mommies (1)
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
Saturday is Pattyday (1)
![Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024](/images/awards/74.png)
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 1994