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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.
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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.
www.jewishbookcouncil.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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...
January 27, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The Sisters’ Z by Kerry M. Olitzky & Deborah Bodin Cohen, with illustrations by Lena Tohoff, is a refreshing retelling of the story of the daughters of Zelphehad. www.bedazzledink.com/the-sisters-z #booksky #kidlit #hanukkah @kerryolitzky.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Hamantaschen or Latkes? by Kerry M. Olitzy, with illustrations by Ruby Silberman, tackles the great debate of which holiday treat is the best. www.bedazzledink.com/hamantaschen... #booksky #kidlit #hanukkah
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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
Best Books 2025 | csmcl
Best books of 2025 from the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature.
www.csmcl.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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...
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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December 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.

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December 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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...
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
www.tabletmag.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This sale includes my book Heroes with Chutzpah written with Deborah Bodin Cohen.
Celebrate Jewish Book Month with our buy more, save more Jewish Book Month sale.
Save 20% on 1 book, 30% on 2-3, and 40% on 4 or more. Free shipping on orders over $25. Remember: Hanukkah is coming!

November 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Jewish Book Month Sale
from Ben Yehuda Press
featuring Heroes with Chutzpah
written with Deborah Bodin Cohen
Heroes with Chutzpah - Ben Yehuda Press
In Heroes with Chutzpah, readers will meet 101 Jewish changemakers from the recent past and present, who challenged the status quo in the arts, sciences, social justice, sports and politics. Each one-...
www.benyehudapress.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
Familiar Stories Timed for Chanukah Consumption – San Diego Jewish World
www.sdjewishworld.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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!
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...
www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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?
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.
Claudia Said Sí! The Story of Mexico’s First Woman President
www.slj.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Reposted
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.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM