RACHELLE BURK writes fiction and nonfiction books to inspire and delight children ages 2 to 13. Some of her picture books include Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance, Let’s Play an Instrument, Don’t Turn the Page!, and A Mitzvah for George Washington. Her chapter book include The Story of Simone Biles, The Story of Taylor Swift, and The Tooth Fairy Trap. Rachelle’s middle-grade science-adventure novel, The Walking Fish, is a Children's Book Council/National Science Teaching Association award winner. She has written for numerous children’s magazines such as Scholastic Science World, Scholastic Super Science, and Highlights for Children. A retired social worker and emergency medical technician, Rachelle is also a professional clown and storyteller. She lives in New Jersey and loves hiking, scuba diving, and creating art. Find out about her School Author Visit Programs at rachelleburk.com.
