Meet Those Who Brought Find Fivel! to Life
Creator: Tani Guterman
Tani Guterman is a pediatric occupational therapist with his own private practice, Tiny Giants O.T. In Columbus, Ohio. His professional background led him to conceptualize a Jewish figure-ground activity book series. The pages of Find Fivel! were originally published weekly in well-known Jewish papers, as well as in the first three Find Fivel! books. Tani has also taught college classes. Tani is further the founder and host of the “Tani Minute” podcasts, and the Catharsis Rhythm music series on all music platforms. He likes to spend his free time hanging out with his family, playing guitar, singing songs, cooking, and reading great Jewish novels. Tani lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Daniella and their children. He can be reached at: taniguterman@gmail.com
Editor: Daniella Guterman
Daniella Guterman is a Jewish Studies teacher and dean in a private school in Columbus, Ohio. She is also a well-versed writer and editor in her free time. Daniella has been published numerous times and is working on a few books of her own. To know her is to appreciate her trademark wit and creativity. Daniella loves to sing (even her self-written lyrics), write, and read. Daniella enjoys spending time with her family (especially indoor “campouts”) and going on family excursions. Daniella lives with her husband Tani and their kids in Columbus, Ohio. She can be reached at: daniellafguterman@gmail.com
Book 1 & 2 Illustrator: Chaya Sarah Dratler
Chaya Sarah Dratler is a full-time mother, who cares for her two beautiful children. Chaya Sarah was the artist on Find Fivel books one and two. She has a social work degree and paints or draws in her free time. Chaya Sarah also enjoys cleaning and organizing. She lives with her husband and children in Brooklyn.
She can be reached at csdratler@outlook.com
Book 3 Illustrator: Shaindy (Gottheil) Ginsberg
Shaindy (Gottheil) Ginsberg is an art teacher and illustrator from Monsey. Shaindy was the artist on Find Fivel! book three. She honed her skills at Nachas Art Academy and Seminary under the tutelage of Rebbetzin Naomi Hertzberg-Flaum in Far Rockaway. She currently teaches art at Ateres Bais Yaakov and Bnos Leah of Monsey. She can be reached at shaindyz.31gottheil@gmail.com