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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What if the Queen Esther beauty contest for Purim featured our grandmothers? Pub date: August 18 Written with Dori Margolin Weinstein, illustrated by Rachel Robinson (@jewishgirldrawingpictures). Published by Dragonfeather Books, an imprint of Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Look what came in the mail today--the latest that I wrote with Deborah Bodin Cohen, published by Apples & Honey Press. This is a heroes book for real little ones. Pub date this fall.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Look what's coming your way as a PJ Our Way selection. Deborah Bodin Cohen. Apples & Honey Press.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Celebrate Pride month with these two of my kids books. Just Like Queen Esther, written with Ari Moffic, published by Jessica Kingsley, illustrated by Rena Yehuda Newman. The Right Blessing, written with Samantha Orshan Kahn, illustrated by Violet Tobacco, published by Kar-Ben Publishing.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Always exciting to get such an affirming review from the School Library Journal. Thank you to reviewer Rachel Zuffa. Her conclusion : "VERDICT A vital addition to children’s collections in need of LGBTQIA+ stories, especially those serving Jewish communities." www.slj.com/review/the-r...

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The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

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Ben Yehuda Press, Jewish books here & everywhere @benyehudapress.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Heroes with Chutzpah, 101 True Tales of Jewish Trailblazers, Changemakers & Rebels by Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky is on sale for 36% off for all of May 2026! www.benyehudapress.c... #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #OurSharedHeritage

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Ben Yehuda Press, Jewish books here & everywhere @benyehudapress.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Sarah Silverman; outspoken actor & Comedian, 1970– In her comedy routines, Sarah talks about other serious things, like racism, homophobia, sexism, antisemitism, politics, and religion. She likes to joke about taboo topics to make them feel a little less taboo.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

You still have a few days left of Passover. How about a read of my children's book One More Day of Passover. Published by Higher Ground Books & Media, illustrated by Rebecca Lipson. www.amazon.com/One-More-Pas... #booksky

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One More Day of Passover

Amazon.com: One More Day of Passover: 9781955368803: Olitzky, Kerry, Lipson, Rebecca: Libros

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The wait is over. Tomorrow is the official publication day of The Right Blessing: An Identity Story which I wrote with Samantha Orshan Kahn, illustrated by Violet Tobacco, published by Kar-Ben Publishing. www.amazon.com/Right-Blessi... #booksky

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The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

The Right Blessing: An Identity Story [Olitzky, Kerry, Orshan Kahn, Samantha, Tobacco, Violet] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Look what Publishers Weekly wrote about my kids book, The Right Blessing. Written with Rabbi Samantha Orshan Kahn, published by Kar-Ben Publishing, illustrated by Violet Tobacco. "It’s a faith-forward story of trans joy that allows necessary space for acceptance and increased trust." #booksky

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The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

An Identity Story

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Sharing good news. Coauthor Deborah Bodin Cohen and I are thrilled that one of our latest books for kids, Across the Jewniverse: 180 Totally Random Jewish Facts, has been selected by PJ Library for its spring mailing as part of PJ Your Way for older kids. Published by Apples & Honey Press. #booksky

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Ben Yehuda Press, Jewish books here & everywhere @benyehudapress.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Sally Priesand decided at age 16 to become a rabbi. There was one challenge: no seminaries admitted girls into their programs. Read about how Sally's journey and find more stories of Jewish changemakers in Heroes with Chutzpah www.benyehudapress.c... #InternationalWomensDay

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

In anticipation of this year's Maccabiah ... thanks to the Jewish Book Council and Ellen G. Cole for the review of my children's book and biography of Yosef Yekutiel. founder of the Maccabiah. Written with Deborah Bodin Cohen, published by Apples & Honey Press. Illustrated by André Ceolin. #booksky

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Maccabiah: The Long Ride to the International Sports Games

Combining sports, dreams, grit, and surprises, this delightful picture book delivers the origins of the “Jewish Olympics,” the Maccabiah Games in Israel.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Very proud. My children's picture book for Purim-Just Like Queen Esther-chosen for inclusion in the 2026 Rainbow Book List by the American Library Association. Written with Ari Moffic, illustrated by Rena Yehuda Newman, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. drive.google.com/file/d/1Rv4O...

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

So proud. The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature has named Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Agnes Keleti to its list of the best books for 2025. Written with Deborah Bodin Cohen. Published by Kar Ben Books. www.csmcl.org/best-books-2... #booksky

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Best Books 2025 | csmcl

Best books of 2025 from the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Only five days until the real test. Hamantaschen or Latkes? Still time to purchase my latest book for Hanukkah, published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company. Illustrated by Ruby Silberman www.amazon.com/Hamantaschen...

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Hamantaschen or Latkes?

Hamantaschen or Latkes? [Olitzky, Kerry M, Silberman, Ruby] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hamantaschen or Latkes?

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

An early present for Hanukkah: author copies of my book The Right Blessing written with Samantha Orshan Kahn. The official pub date is a few months away but you can preorder now on most online platforms. #booksky

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Wow. Some humble brag. Tablet Magazine selected my children's book which I wrote with Deborah Bodin Cohen Rembrandt Chooses a Queen as one of the best Jewish children's books of 2025. www.tabletmag.com/sections/com...

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2025 - Tablet Magazine

This year’s top picks include inspiring refugee stories, immersive fantasies, and fascinating biographies ranging from Leonard Cohen to Louis Brandeis

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

This sale includes my book Heroes with Chutzpah written with Deborah Bodin Cohen.

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thanks to the San Diego Jewish World for this review of Hamantaschen or Latkes? published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company/Dragonfeather Books (tho not demonstrated in the cover photo). #booksky www.sdjewishworld.com/2025/11/24/f...

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Familiar Stories Timed for Chanukah Consumption – San Diego Jewish World

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

When I was a congregational rabbi, the maintenance man was named Rudy, who did everything for everyone - with a kindly smile. He served as a muse for this children's book that I wrote which was published by Higher Ground Books & Media. It is the story of one Jewish community's Christmas mitzvah!

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Rudy the Maintenance Man by Kerry Olitzky | HGBM

More than just a maintenance man, Rudy is an integral part of the synagogue family. He fixes things and comforts people. But when he gets hurt, he is unable to put up his Christmas tree and decorate h...

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Always a great day--when I receive author's copies of my books. Hamantaschen or Latkes? published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company. Remember to order your copy--Hanukkah is coming next month. Which holiday treat do you prefer? #booksky

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Always a great day--when I receive author's copies of my books. Hamantaschen or Latkes? published by @bedazzledink.bsky.social Remember to order your copy--Hanukkah is coming next month. Which holiday treat do you prefer?

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kerryolitzky.bsky.social @kerryolitzky.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Thank you to the School Library Journal for this STARRED REVIEW of Claudia Says Si, the latest picture book biography that I wrote with Deborah Bodin Cohen, published by Apples & Honey Press. It is the story of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico's first female President. Also in Spanish.

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Claudia Said Sí! The Story of Mexico’s First Woman President

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Ben Yehuda Press, Jewish books here & everywhere @benyehudapress.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Sendak had a difficult childhood; many of his relatives were killed in the Holocaust, and he was a sickly boy. He entertained himself by reading children's books,and developed a passion for stories and art. 2/3

A sickly child, Maurice spent long hours in bed. He entertained himself by reading, drawing, and looking out the window. Comic books and novels like Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer were his companions. At age 12, Maurice went with his family to see Fantasia, Disney’s classic animated film. He was mesmerized. By the end of the movie, he knew he wanted to be an illustrator.

Thinking back to his own childhood, he wrote stories about resilience and facing fears. His stories had emotional honesty, passion, and humor, and his artwork was fanciful and sometimes dark. “Children are tough, though we tend to think of them as fragile. They have to be tough. Childhood is not easy,” said Maurice. “We sentimentalize children, but they know what’s real and what’s not.”

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