Encore: “Writing for Children and Teens” with Rachelle Burk, Jennifer Salvato Doktorski, and Joe Rutch

STEPHANIE SENDAULA, PANELS HOST: A librarian and writer from New Jersey, Stephanie currently works in community engagement and outreach for LibraryLinkNJ. RACHELLE BURK writes fiction and nonfiction books for children ages 2-13. She has visited schools in 17 states with her Author Visit presentations. Rachelle is also known locally as children's entertainer Tickles the Clown and Mother Goof Storyteller. Visit her websites: www.Rachelleburk.com and TicklesEntertainment.blogspot.com. JENNIFER SALVATO DOKTORSKI is the author of four young adult novels. A proud Jersey girl, she lives with her family in Middlesex County and spends summers "down the shore," where everything is always all right. Visit her at www.jendoktorski.com or follow her on IG @authorjendoktorski and Facebook. JOE RUTCH wrote his book as part of an adolescent literature class at Kean University.  The project tied in nicely with his belief in the power of reading as the foundation to a better and more successful life.  He now awaits his biggest fans (his grandkids) to become movie moguls and turn his book into a blockbuster to counter the drivel that is peddled to today's kids as entertainment.  Wow!!! He sounds just like grandpa in his book! Originally recorded on October 16, 2022 as part of EBPL's Local Author Day.