by Tracy | Jan 2, 2019 | Agent News, For Readers, For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
I know a lot of us are happy to say goodbye to 2018 and hopeful for 2019, but there was still a lot of good news personally and professionally this year for me and my #TeamMarchini clients! Author Tracy As an author, Chicken Wants a Nap was nominated for the 2019...
by Tracy | Dec 5, 2018 | For Readers, More Personally
If you’re a library or classroom teacher, then I’d love to read Chicken Wants a Nap to your students for World Read Aloud Day on February 1st! Chicken Wants a Nap It’s a good day to be a chicken. The sun is up. The grass is warm. And Chicken wants a nap....
by Tracy | Sep 4, 2018 | For Readers, More Personally
I’m so thrilled to share that Chicken Wants a Nap is a 2019 Bridge to Reading Picture Book Nominee! The Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award is sponsored by the Youth Services Subdivision of the Iowa Library Association, and now that the committee has selected...
by Tracy | Aug 15, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
My debut picture book, Chicken Wants a Nap, was published one year ago today! In celebration, I’m re-sharing this post that previously appeared on the BookEnds blog during Chicken’s original publication date below! I’ve talked about the book’s path to...
by Tracy | Apr 4, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
Jessica Faust, James McGowan and I have been hard at work over at BookEnds on what we hope will be a new, fun and informative project for new and experienced authors and illustrators – or those that are just curious about the publishing business. We’re...
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
I have that line from Throw Mama from the Train stuck in my head this morning – “A writer writes, always.” But it’s okay if you don’t write today. I’m sure I’m not the only writer that feels antsy if I go too long without...
