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Ginjer L. Clarke

Ginjer L. Clarke (she/her) writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets.
Black Out!: Animals That Live in the Dark
Sharks!
Totally Turtles!
Octopus!
Animal Invaders
Animal Allies
A World of Dancers
Here Comes the Rain!
Tiny Terrors!
Are Sea Monsters Real?
Are Dragons Real?
Are Unicorns Real?
Jellyfish!
Reindeer
Life in the Gobi Desert
Life in the Amazon Rainforest
What's Up in the Gobi Desert
What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest
Watch Out!
Baby Meerkats
Far Out!
Fake Out!
Bug Out!
Cheetah Cubs
Gross Out!
Freak Out!
Platypus!
Baby Alligator

Books

Black Out!: Animals That Live in the Dark
Sharks!
Totally Turtles!
Octopus!
Animal Invaders
Animal Allies
A World of Dancers
Here Comes the Rain!
Tiny Terrors!
Are Sea Monsters Real?
Are Dragons Real?
Are Unicorns Real?
Jellyfish!
Reindeer
Life in the Gobi Desert
Life in the Amazon Rainforest
What's Up in the Gobi Desert
What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest
Watch Out!
Baby Meerkats
Far Out!
Fake Out!
Bug Out!
Cheetah Cubs
Gross Out!
Freak Out!
Platypus!
Baby Alligator

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