ZANY ZITA

Meet Zany Zita

Zany Zita is a joyful ballerina zebra who dances through life’s challenges in bright, colorful tutus.

Created by and inspired by Keri Lipperini’s journey, Zany Zita represents the misunderstood, the overlooked, the misdiagnosed, and those who have felt unheard.

More than a character, Zany Zita is a message of perseverance, hope, and embracing differences. This community outreach project sparks awareness, empathy, and connection in ways that feel safe, loving, uplifting, and memorable.

The Zany Zita Project

Through books, story-based engagement, workshops, events, and partnerships, Zany Zita brings love, joy, and awareness to children, families, and communities.

Zany Zita helps children and families explore important themes in a way that feels approachable, compassionate, and connected.

Current services include:

• Book Readings
• School and library visits
• Workshops
• Community events
• Speaking engagements

Why Zany Zita Matters

Zany Zita was created from a deeply personal mission — to help children and families feel more understood, more included, and less alone.

By using storytelling, creativity, and joyful engagement, the project opens the door to conversations about invisible disabilities, resilience, empathy, and belonging.



This is more than a character. It is a way to connect hearts, build awareness, and create lasting community impact.

See Zany Zita in the Community

Watch how Zany Zita brings joy, awareness, and connection into the community.

ZANY ZITA THE BALLERINA ZEBRA AND THE MAGICAL TUTU PARADE

COMING THIS FALL

ZANY ZITA THE BALLERINA ZEBRA AND THE MAGICAL TUTU PARADE

Coming Fall 2026, the copyrighted manuscript has been tested with children. The beta testing phase is now complete, and early reader feedback was extremely positive. See results below. The book is now in the design stage. Check back for updates.

testimonials

Program Impact Highlights (Beta Testing)

Invite Zany Zita

Bring Zany Zita to your school, library, event, or community program.