I’m doing the cover reveal for picture book, The Candy Man Mystery. We are also giving away an ARC (Advance Release Copy) of the picture book. Please see the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter.
The Candy Man Mystery by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky and illustrated by Christina Mattison Ebert
In a synagogue, everyone plays an important role: the rabbi, the cantor, the teachers, and even the congregation. But some synagogues are lucky enough to have a candy man. Everyone loves the Candy Man at Temple Shalom, especially the kids. It’s not just because of the delicious candy that he gives out after Shabbat services, either. Mr. Sharansky is always ready to help, whether it’s reading a book during junior congregation, telling a silly joke, or just sharing a friendly smile. But when the Candy Man goes missing, Josh and Becky get to work to uncover the mystery. In the end, the kids find the Candy Man—and so much more! [picture book, ages 4 and up]
Available September 2021.
And the cover reveal …
ta da…
The Candy Man Mystery ARC Giveaway!
We are giving away an ARC (Advance Release Copy) of the picture book. Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter. We can only mail to U.S. and A.F.O. addresses.
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom and tradition into everyday life. He has written over 75 books and hundreds of articles in a variety of fields. The Littlest Candle, A Hanukkah Story, written with his son, Rabbi Jesse Olitzky, was his first book with Kalaniot Books. Find him online at Facebook and Twitter.
Christina Mattison Ebert is an illustrator and multimedia artist with an MFA in Visual Narrative from the School of Visual Arts. She specializes in mixed media Judaica art, children’s literature illustration, editorial illustration, and stories for digital platforms. See Christina’s full portfolio at www.christinamattison.com, and visit her Etsy Judaica shop at www.drashdesigns.etsy.com.
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