Rachelle Burk is a writer of fiction, nonfiction and poetry for children. Her books include TREE HOUSE IN A STORM, DON'T TURN THE PAGE, SLEEP SOUNDLY AT BEAVER'S INN, THE WALKING FISH, MISS CRUMP'S FUNNY BONE, and PAINTING IN THE DARK: ESREF ARMAGAN, BLIND ARTIST. Rachelle's work has also appeared in national publications such as Highlights for Children and Scholastic Science World classroom magazines.Rachelle is a popular children's entertainer, performing as "Mother Goof Storyteller" and "Tickles the Clown." In a parallel life, she works as a social worker and rescue squad volunteer.The New Jersey author loves to share the joy of reading and writing through dynamic School Author Visit programs. For more information, visit her website: www.rachelleburk.

com.