Rick Duchalski is a writer, educator, and publisher based in the Greater Toronto Area. He is the founder of Mad Dreidel Press, an independent children’s book imprint creating contemporary Jewish picture books for families and classrooms.
Founder of Mad Dreidel Press
Rick founded Mad Dreidel Press to expand the children’s bookshelf with stories that reflect the diversity of Jewish life while remaining grounded in universal childhood experiences. His books focus on humor, imagination, and problem-solving rather than didactic lessons, aiming to feel lived-in rather than instructional.
writer and educator
In addition to his publishing work, Rick is a curriculum designer and Hebrew school educator. His background spans children’s education, instructional design, and storytelling, informing an approach to books that are equally at home in classrooms and on bedtime shelves.
books and projects
- Leah’s Magic Dreidel
- Don’t Unbraid the Challah!
- Carl (A Tu B’Shevat Story)
- The Substitute Teacher
- Shark in the Sukkah
- Strange Times at Shushan Elementary
Connect
For school visits, storytelling sessions, or publishing inquiries, visit Mad Dreidel Press or get in touch directly.