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Author Visits
 Rachelle Burk, Children's Writer and Entertainer
New Jersey children’s Author available for school visits: A writer of fiction, nonfiction, & poetry for children, Rachelle is available for affordable SCHOOL / AUTHOR VISITS. As a popular local children's entertainer her programs promise to be upbeat, fun, educational, & inspirational.
New Jersey Children's Author: Rachelle is also the author of Tree House in a Storm, a picture book published by Stemmer House Publishers (2009). Rachelle visits schools and libraries as an author and storyteller, and provides critique and editing services to other children's writers. As a popular children's entertainer, Rachelle performs as Tickles the Clown and other characters for parties, schools, and other events.
Tree House in a Storm (illustrated by Rex Schneider), was released by Stemmer House Publishers in September 2009. Set the my hometown of New Orleans, two children build a tree house where they play and imagine all summer long. But then Hurricane Betsy blows into New Orleans in 1965, and their beloved tree house becomes one of its victims.
This fiction story of loss, hope, and resiliency was inspired by actual events. It explores universal themes of natural disaster and rebuilding. In the classroom, this book serves as an effective discussion tool.
What Teachers are Saying About Rachelle Burk's School Visit
“The author was able to grasp all of the students' interests...amazing! She was full of fresh writing tips and enforced how important positive thinking is and where it can take you.”
“She discussed the power of words and what elements are needed to make a good story (characters, setting, etc.) This supports what we teach in writing workshop.”
“She was enthusiastic and motivational. The students were further encouraged to write, and recognized ongoing growth as a writer."
“A winner! The author was animated, knew how to interest the children and hold their attention.”
“It brought an author to life for them. Books really are written by people. I liked how she showed them where her ideas came from.”
“I thought the program was wonderful! It was age appropriate and the children were engaged the whole time. My favorite part was the humor that she integrated into the presentation.”
“The students learned what it takes to be an author. They also learned that it is possible for all of them (even at this young age) to become authors and write their own stories. Overall it was an amazing presentation!”
"I couldn't believe she kept my kindergarten class captivated for a full hour!"
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