by Tracy | Aug 26, 2019 | More Personally
As I was going through some of my earlier posts to create an archive page for this blog, it really struck me how different the tone and content of my posts were in 2008/2009 vs. these last few years as an author/agent. I think the shift started with the dissolution of...
by Tracy | Aug 15, 2019 | For Readers, More Personally
It’s Chicken’s second birthday today, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that my first feathered picture book protagonist is still out there, trying to take naps and avoid smelly barnyard cows.There’s been so much to be grateful for these last two...
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...
