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Five things to know about me

  1. ​My first board book and picture book are coming out with Kar-Ben Publishing in 2026! I have a middle-grade novel on submission and I'm working on my second one—along with a bunch of new picture books. 

  2. I grew up in Sydney, spent nine exciting years in San Francisco, and now live Israel. Each place has shaped me and my storytelling in unique ways.

  3. Crew 972 is the animation studio Alex Orrelle and I co founded in Tel Aviv. We've had fun playing in that sandbox for 20 years now! 

  4. I adore guiding visitors though ANU – The Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv as I get to share the fascinating and diverse stories of the Jewish people with guests from around the world.

  5. My mother is very proud that I have a BA in Visual Arts, a Master’s in Design, and an MBA—but even prouder that I am a parent of three grown children she adores.

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Want to know more? You can check out my CV [here]

What else? 

A couple of years ago, I set a goal to pursue my long-held dream of writing and publishing children's novels and picture books. To learn the craft and gain a deeper understanding of children’s publishing, I’ve completed courses with The Curtis Brown Literary Agency, The Highlights Foundation, GrubStreet, Gotham Writers, The Storytellers Academy, 12 x 12 Challenge, Sense Writing, Tel Aviv Writers' Salon, The Writers Pad, and more.

I’ve also attended symposia, workshops, and annual conferences focused on Jewish literature for children, as many of my stories explore Jewish and Israeli themes and experiences.

I’ve been a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and The Authors Guild since 2017, as well as a member of the 12 x 12 Challenge since 2022.

Following October 7, I initiated the Am Yisrael Chai Children's Book Project to strengthen connections to and pride in Israel by gifting 18,000 books about Israel to children in North America.

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