Flashlight Press mourns the loss of author Rosalyn (Roz) Rosenbluth of New Rochelle, NY, who passed away in February at age 91.

"Rosalyn Rosenbluth was a through-and-through New Yorker, mother, and rooter for the underdogs, whoever they may be." –Isabelle Edgar, granddaughter

Of her craft, Roz once said, "I feel most fulfilled when my stories reflect the culture and values I grew up with in a close community of working-class, politically aware people. My husband of 52 years, a research scientist, and my three children, have always encouraged my writing and have been my severest critics and biggest fans. I am lucky to have six grandchildren, to inspire me with their sense of wonder, tears and laughter."
Roz was the author of 13 children’s books. Her final publication was a beloved Flashlight Press book called Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick (2005, illustrated by Maurie Manning), which won the New York Library Association Best Children's Book Award Winter 2006.

Teaching Tolerance Magazine praised Ruben Plotnick as a springboard for discussing differences, and teaching respect and tolerance. 

In addition to her children’s books, Roz’s stories appeared in Highlights and Cricket Magazines, and she won the Highlights Magazine humorous fiction contest in 2000.
Roz's other publications included:

  • Apple Strudel and Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream, Highlights, 2018
  • Rolf and Edgar, Simon & Schuster, 1990
  • The Crowded House, Waterford Institute, 2003
  • Why Won’t the Dragon Roar, Garrard Pub Co, 1977
  • Scaredy-Cat Kitten, McClanahan Book Company, Inc., 1990
  • Gentle Lamb, Modern Publishing, 1990
  • Hungry Bear, Modern Publishing, 1990
  • Proud Peacock, Modern Publishing 1990
  • Boo Goes There, Golden Books, 1997
  • The Brave Little Mouse, Learning Horizons, 1993
  • Nettie’s Spaghetti, Continental Press, 1998
  • Slow Turtle, Modern Publishing, 1990




Roz won many awards for her books, including: 

  • New York Library Association Book of the Season, winter 2006,
  • Alabama Emphasis on Reading Award list, 2007-8,
  • Arizona Grand Canyon Award list, 2007-8,
  • Georgia Children’s Storybook Award list, 2007-8,
  • New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award list, 2007-8.
Our condolences go out to Roz's husband, Jack,
her three children, and her grandchildren.