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...
by Tracy | Mar 16, 2018 | For Readers, For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
Last week, I took a vacation from BookEnds to relax, recharge and spend a little time with my own writing. As part of that week, I also made a couple of guest blog stops and I wanted to share them here as well. For readers: Over at Kate Narita’s 100 Book...
by Tracy | Jan 10, 2018 | For Readers, More Personally
I was thrilled to see Chicken Wants a Nap on School Library Journal’s Fuse #8 31 Days, 31 Lists picture book round-up by Betsy Bird! Of the picture books, she wrote, “…they are, in many ways, the bread and butter of the children’s book world. Their...
