Kerry Olitzky
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky led Big Tent Judaism and has taught at Hebrew Union College. A leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, he is the author of nearly one hundred books including Sydney Taylor Award Winner, An Etrog from Across the Sea.
Interview
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Daniel Silva
Anne Tyler
Jonathan KellermanWhy did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I have been given the ability to access the treasury of Jewish knowledge. And I consider myself the conduit for such knowledge for others who cant directly access it. I also wanted to take profound Jewish ideas and translate them for children.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Sit at your computer or take out your writing tablet and discipline yourself to write everyday.
