Alicia Klepeis

Alicia Z. Klepeis is a children’s author of both nonfiction and fiction. She began her career at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. From circus science to toxic creatures, Alicia loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. A former middle school teacher, she is the author of more than forty kids’ books. Her titles include The World’s Strangest Foods, Bizarre Things We’ve Called Medicine, and Understanding Turkey Today. She has also written over 100 articles in magazines such as National Geographic Kids and FACES. Alicia used to work in her local public library and wishes that the Makerspace movement had been around at that time. She is currently working on several projects involving unusual animals, American history, and world cultures. She lives with her family in Hamilton, New York.