Suzy Ultman is a creative visionary whose work spans books, toys, games, stationery, and home goods—each infused with her signature blend of whimsy, color, and heartfelt storytelling. She is the author and illustrator of over 15 children’s books, including her celebrated Jewish culture series I Like Your Chutzpah, How Do You Jew, Shabbat Shalom, and It’s a Mitzvah!.
Her board book Shabbat Shalom received the 2026 Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award—making it the first board book to receive this honor—along with the Grinspoon Jewish Story Award and recognition on Bank Street’s Best of 2024 list.
Suzy’s designs and stories are playful yet profound, creating space for connection, identity, and imagination across generations. Whether crafting books, building toy lines, or designing global products, Suzy’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: Make Time for Play.
With over 100 international product collaborations, 73K Instagram followers, and a thriving direct-to-consumer brand, she inspires kids, families, and communities worldwide to discover the joy of creativity
She has partnered with a variety of companies including Crate & Barrel Kids, Rise x Penguin Books, Vilac Toys, and Johnathan Adler, to create books, wooden toys, decor, bedding, and more. Whether gracing your bookshelf or decorating a nursery, Suzy’s signature products tell a story of connection, community and finding your place within our global family.
Suzy blends her unique art, design, and typographical talents to create a style all her own. She enjoys collaborating and partnering with like-minded companies, who create eco-friendly products for the young and young-at-heart, bringing uplifting moments of the everyday world that celebrate home, nature, community, and play.
Suzy will soon be expanding her design universe into home decor, paper goods, lifestyle products and much more!
