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