About Tracy
I'm the CEO of JacketFlap. In addition to running JacketFlap, I am married and the mother of three girls. It's my hope that JacketFlap is helpful to you. We are always trying to improve JacketFlap to be sure it meets your needs, so please let me know any thoughts or suggestions you have for ways to improve the site. Most importantly... ENJOY!
Tracy
Tracy
Tracy's Blog: JacketFlap - Recent Posts
| 9/30/2009 | Meet the Winners of the JacketFlap OC Book Festival Booth Contest (1 Comments )
 The Orange County Children's Book Festival will be held this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 from 9:30AM - 4:30PM. The Festival is free to attend and is expected to draw 20,000 people. Just like last year, JacketFlap held a contest for authors and illustrators... Read the rest of this post |
| 8/12/2009 | Win booth space at Orange County book festival - Aug 17th entry deadline (2 Comments )
 The Orange County Children's Book Festival is a huge interactive and fun family festival in southern California that invites children of all ages to experience the magic of books. This year's festival is scheduled for Sunday Oct. 4, 2009 from 9:30AM... Read the rest of this post |
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| Books Recently Added to Tracy's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
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| Books 1 - 4 of 14 from Tracy's bookshelf, View all 14 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Time for Bed (Hardcover, 1993) Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Jane Dyer |
Baby to Pre-K | 00/9/9/ | |
| Tracy said: This book makes me smile every time I read it! tags: I read, I recommend | |||
| 2. Owl Moon: 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover, 2007) Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: John Schoenherr |
Ages 4-8 | 20/9/21 | |
| Tracy said: My 4th grade daughter's teacher stated that his goal for the year was to make our children leave the classroom feeling confident as writers. He was holding up the book Owl Moon, as an example of a boo...more tags: Alex, I recommend | |||
| 3. Goodnight Moon (Board Book) (Board book, 1991) Author: Margaret Wise Brown Illustrator: Clement Hurd |
Baby to Pre-K | 20/8/17 | |
| Tracy said: I read this to my girls thousands of times, and now I have the pleasure of reading it to my newborn once again! tags: Charlie, I read, Inspired me, I recommend | |||
| 4. A Wrinkle in Time (Paperback, 2007) Author: Madeleine L'Engle |
Ages 9-12 | 20/8/11 | |
| Tracy said: A fantastic book... I'm reading it again! tags: I Read | |||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Julia Menshikova on 11/3/2009 2:11:14 PM:
Hi, Tracy! I really like www.jacketflap.com! I am an illustrator of children's books, and I found this site useful and interesting. Sorry for my English. I am very pleased to be here!
Hi, Tracy! I really like www.jacketflap.com! I am an illustrator of children's books, and I found this site useful and interesting. Sorry for my English. I am very pleased to be here!
Comment by Susan Traugh on 11/2/2009 10:30:38 PM:
This is a wonderful service. Thank you Tracy.
Susan
This is a wonderful service. Thank you Tracy.
Susan
Comment by Eytan Wronker on 10/28/2009 12:41:24 PM:
With thousands of "friends" I can't imagine you get a chance to look at everyone's websites, but I thought I'd tell you anyway that my website had a glitch over the last 48 hours. It's fixed now: www.robocosm.com
With thousands of "friends" I can't imagine you get a chance to look at everyone's websites, but I thought I'd tell you anyway that my website had a glitch over the last 48 hours. It's fixed now: www.robocosm.com
Comment by Willow Chase on 10/26/2009 7:49:18 PM:
Thanks for the invite, Tracy--I've gotten a warm welcome here.
Thanks for the invite, Tracy--I've gotten a warm welcome here.
Comment by Greg Holt on 10/23/2009 3:46:57 PM:
Hi Tracy, Thanks for the great feedback, I haven't quite finished working on my home page yet, I have some new children's illustrations to post shortly- great site, thx again and all the best
Greg
Hi Tracy, Thanks for the great feedback, I haven't quite finished working on my home page yet, I have some new children's illustrations to post shortly- great site, thx again and all the best
Greg
Comment by Natalie Kurtog on 10/21/2009 9:48:30 AM:
Tracy! Your site did a lot for writers and illustrators from different parts of the earth. Thank you!
Tracy! Your site did a lot for writers and illustrators from different parts of the earth. Thank you!
Comment by Natalie Kurtog on 10/21/2009 9:48:30 AM:
Tracy! Your site did a lot for writers and illustrators from different parts of the earth. Thank you!
Tracy! Your site did a lot for writers and illustrators from different parts of the earth. Thank you!
Comment by Charles Beyl on 10/20/2009 6:26:43 AM:
Tracy, this is a fantastic site and resource for everyone involved in the publishing world. Thanks!
Tracy, this is a fantastic site and resource for everyone involved in the publishing world. Thanks!
Comment by teresa yager on 10/19/2009 6:22:23 PM:
Hi Tracey; I love being apart of this site. What a great position for you as well as something to be proud of besides your children..... Thank You. Teresa
Hi Tracey; I love being apart of this site. What a great position for you as well as something to be proud of besides your children..... Thank You. Teresa
Comment by Greg Holt on 10/19/2009 3:49:14 PM:
By the way I have a 3yr old daughter, my wife and I make sure she has plenty of books about to read. I've been in the illustration game for over 15 yrs but have spent most of that as a concept artist for the theming and Entertainment industry-however now I would really like to do some children's boo... more
Comment by Greg Holt on 10/19/2009 3:36:21 PM:
Hi Tracy, thanks for the great welcome, I've got my profile up and running including a photo and samples of my work, Jennifer Poulter introduced me to the site - it looks really nice!
Hi Tracy, thanks for the great welcome, I've got my profile up and running including a photo and samples of my work, Jennifer Poulter introduced me to the site - it looks really nice!
Comment by Kathleen Palmer on 10/14/2009 6:01:30 PM:
Thanks for the welcome! This really looks like an excellent site! :)
Thanks for the welcome! This really looks like an excellent site! :)
Comment by Bobbie Books on 10/9/2009 5:02:56 PM:
Hi Tracy, JacketFlap is an awesome site...I applaud you greatly!!! I've found a new home and I'm loving it..."JacketFlap!" It's great to be part of an active reading group. I hope to make many new friends! Thank You, for a GREAT site, take care! Mrs. Books :) I welcome all to visit me @
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Comment by Peggy Mercer on 10/9/2009 11:55:00 AM:
Hi Tracy, again, so many thanks and when I come your way, I'll see that your daughters get autographed copies of my precious books!
Best,
PEGGY MERCER
Hi Tracy, again, so many thanks and when I come your way, I'll see that your daughters get autographed copies of my precious books!
Best,
PEGGY MERCER
Comment by Sara S. Odom on 10/9/2009 11:46:17 AM:
Tracy, thank you! This is an exciting time in my life! Sara
Tracy, thank you! This is an exciting time in my life! Sara
Comment by Susan Lendroth on 10/8/2009 11:24:45 AM:
Great to meet you and your daughter, too, Tracy. ONce again, thank you for the opportunity to share the JacketFlap booth at the book festival.
Great to meet you and your daughter, too, Tracy. ONce again, thank you for the opportunity to share the JacketFlap booth at the book festival.
Comment by Eleanor Aspin on 10/7/2009 11:32:28 PM:
Tracy, thank you for your graciousness at the children's book festival. It was a pleasure to meet you and the other JF authors there.
ElAspin
Tracy, thank you for your graciousness at the children's book festival. It was a pleasure to meet you and the other JF authors there.
ElAspin
Comment by ashley wolff on 10/6/2009 2:00:50 PM:
Hi Tracy,
Thank you again so much for giving me the opportunity to meet and greet the parents and children of Orange County. I had a good time and hope to return for a school visit soon.
cheers, Ashley
Hi Tracy,
Thank you again so much for giving me the opportunity to meet and greet the parents and children of Orange County. I had a good time and hope to return for a school visit soon.
cheers, Ashley
Comment by Joy Allen on 10/6/2009 11:34:17 AM:
Hi Tracy, I posted the one picture I took of the festival on my page of JacketFlap. However, my niece took a few more and I've emailed her to send my way. So, first of all, thank you for such a great day! And second, I'll try to get you more pictures! Hugs, Joy
Hi Tracy, I posted the one picture I took of the festival on my page of JacketFlap. However, my niece took a few more and I've emailed her to send my way. So, first of all, thank you for such a great day! And second, I'll try to get you more pictures! Hugs, Joy
Comment by Nanette Purcigliotti on 10/4/2009 4:33:33 PM:
Hi Tracy, I am hereby Congratulating all the Winners. No doubt, a great accomplishment to all. I feel the energy of Jacketflap and it has given me the seeds I need to grow into my writing life.
Thank you, Nanette
Hi Tracy, I am hereby Congratulating all the Winners. No doubt, a great accomplishment to all. I feel the energy of Jacketflap and it has given me the seeds I need to grow into my writing life.
Thank you, Nanette
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 10/1/2009 11:12:01 AM:
Thanks for the info Tracy, I wish I could be there.
Thanks for the info Tracy, I wish I could be there.
Comment by Brenda Jones on 9/30/2009 5:50:15 PM:
Thanks Tracy. I will be putting my book on this site for promotion.
Brenda
Thanks Tracy. I will be putting my book on this site for promotion.
Brenda
Comment by Patrecia McCurdy on 9/30/2009 2:54:51 PM:
Tracy, did you know there was an Angel behind you in that picture?
My book was accepted by a publisher and I will alert JacketFlap when it is to be released.
TrishaKay
Tracy, did you know there was an Angel behind you in that picture?
My book was accepted by a publisher and I will alert JacketFlap when it is to be released.
TrishaKay
Comment by Lee Perry on 9/29/2009 9:38:49 PM:
Heey I don't know how to answer an email someone sent me on this website.... Care to share? Thank you. Lee
Heey I don't know how to answer an email someone sent me on this website.... Care to share? Thank you. Lee
Comment by Kayleen West on 9/29/2009 8:39:30 PM:
Hi Tracey,
You are to be commended for the service you provide here. I wish you every success and look forward to all this site has to offer.
Hi Tracey,
You are to be commended for the service you provide here. I wish you every success and look forward to all this site has to offer.
Comment by Debbie Curling on 9/29/2009 5:38:30 PM:
Hi Tracy, my children's book Pancho's Great Adventures: Belize was officially published today. It's available at www.panchosgreatadventures.com
Hi Tracy, my children's book Pancho's Great Adventures: Belize was officially published today. It's available at www.panchosgreatadventures.com
Comment by Steve Chering on 9/28/2009 11:41:01 AM:
City of the lost angel.. Los Angeles.
~Court and spark~Joni Mitchel go hear,,cool song.
City of the lost angel.. Los Angeles.
~Court and spark~Joni Mitchel go hear,,cool song.
Comment by David Moseley on 9/27/2009 5:32:41 PM:
Hello Tracy,
Thanks for your invite and offers of help. Do you know of any American or Canadian publishers who specialise in learning resources for helping people improve their spelling, whether or not they are dyslexic?
Feedback on amazon.co.uk shows that using the ACE Spelling Dictionary... more
Thanks for your invite and offers of help. Do you know of any American or Canadian publishers who specialise in learning resources for helping people improve their spelling, whether or not they are dyslexic?
Feedback on amazon.co.uk shows that using the ACE Spelling Dictionary... more
Comment by Richele McFarlin on 9/24/2009 3:04:23 PM:
Thank you so much for the warm greeting! I am so encouraged by your and others kind reception.
Thank you so much for the warm greeting! I am so encouraged by your and others kind reception.
Comment by helen z on 9/22/2009 6:04:38 AM:
Hi Tracy and Thank you for the invitation. I am married with one daughter! She is 21 years old studying at the Unicersity.
Hi Tracy and Thank you for the invitation. I am married with one daughter! She is 21 years old studying at the Unicersity.
Comment by Penelope Neri on 9/21/2009 4:57:33 PM:
Thanks for such a warm welcome, Tracy. When I first started writing, I was a young mom with three little ones, so I can really identify with you! I hope to be getting to know both you and Jacketflap better in the coming months. Have a good week:)
Thanks for such a warm welcome, Tracy. When I first started writing, I was a young mom with three little ones, so I can really identify with you! I hope to be getting to know both you and Jacketflap better in the coming months. Have a good week:)
Comment by Donna Marie on 9/20/2009 12:22:10 AM:
Hello and thank you for putting up such a great site, Tracey! I just joined tonight and am excited about it--there's SO much in here and I REALLY hope I find the time to make the best of it :)
Hello and thank you for putting up such a great site, Tracey! I just joined tonight and am excited about it--there's SO much in here and I REALLY hope I find the time to make the best of it :)
Comment by Debbie Curling on 9/19/2009 6:46:31 PM:
I'm a newbie to this site. I hope to find a home here. Just finished the publication of my children's book, Pancho's Great Adventures: Belize which will debut sometime next week. You can take a sneak peak at www.panchosgreatadventures.com. Tell me what you think?
I'm a newbie to this site. I hope to find a home here. Just finished the publication of my children's book, Pancho's Great Adventures: Belize which will debut sometime next week. You can take a sneak peak at www.panchosgreatadventures.com. Tell me what you think?
Comment by Kevin Hughes on 9/15/2009 10:51:29 AM:
Thank you for saying hi and also Thank you for running such a wonderful site.
Thank you for saying hi and also Thank you for running such a wonderful site.
Comment by Olive Peart on 9/14/2009 4:55:42 PM:
Thanks for the warm welcome Tracy. I am just finding my way around the site.
Thanks for the warm welcome Tracy. I am just finding my way around the site.
Comment by Fred Bandack on 9/14/2009 10:34:28 AM:
Aloha Tracy,
You seem to be a very enthusiastic young person and I love the flowers in your hair!
Keep smiling,
Fred
Aloha Tracy,
You seem to be a very enthusiastic young person and I love the flowers in your hair!
Keep smiling,
Fred
Comment by Brenda Hutcheson Fickey on 9/11/2009 4:21:29 PM:
Hi, Tracy! I am thrilled to be part of jacketflap.com. I also enjoy reading your announcements on facebook and following you on twitter. It's so exciting to be part of an active writing group. My third book was released in August, and I have begun writing my fourth book. I am looking for a publisher... more
Comment by Lydia Nolan on 9/11/2009 1:09:30 PM:
Besides your lovely site, I am on IndieBound as well, and have my own: www.internationalbookscafe.com, and also belong to LitMob.com, and a couple others (I began to fog over after awhile!) Good Reading!
Lydia
Besides your lovely site, I am on IndieBound as well, and have my own: www.internationalbookscafe.com, and also belong to LitMob.com, and a couple others (I began to fog over after awhile!) Good Reading!
Lydia
Comment by Sondra Neace on 9/10/2009 9:43:16 AM:
Ok, I'm not sure if you will get around to answering me with all the other comments on here, but here goes.
I have poems I have written, I now would like to see them get published, how would I go about getting that done, I want to turn the poems into child nursery rythms, my funds are tight... more
I have poems I have written, I now would like to see them get published, how would I go about getting that done, I want to turn the poems into child nursery rythms, my funds are tight... more
Comment by James Messer on 9/8/2009 1:16:57 PM:
just wanted to let you know the chat thing isnt working for me anymore! :(
Also can you take a look at my new image and let me know what you think? its number one of a 2 cel comic strip for ween
just wanted to let you know the chat thing isnt working for me anymore! :(
Also can you take a look at my new image and let me know what you think? its number one of a 2 cel comic strip for ween
Comment by Chaitali Kulkarni on 9/8/2009 11:08:39 AM:
actually i joined dis website wen i was in search of d book- hegreenstory.co.uk. It is a book published by the green metropolisis. It was also a story writing competition and since m 1 of d winners i really want at book. plz try 2 make dat book available on the website.
actually i joined dis website wen i was in search of d book- hegreenstory.co.uk. It is a book published by the green metropolisis. It was also a story writing competition and since m 1 of d winners i really want at book. plz try 2 make dat book available on the website.
Comment by Maryne Hachey on 9/2/2009 11:33:06 AM:
Hi Tracy,
As soon as I have a minute I will add a picture... I am also 38 years old; I have 6 completed manuscripts, which I am try to break into the published world... very difficult... But feel I am very close! I am a psychic medium, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, and a licensed Angel Th... more
As soon as I have a minute I will add a picture... I am also 38 years old; I have 6 completed manuscripts, which I am try to break into the published world... very difficult... But feel I am very close! I am a psychic medium, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, and a licensed Angel Th... more
Comment by The Library Fairy® on 9/1/2009 6:01:01 PM:
Thanks for the invite Tracy! Rock the books and book site!
Thanks for the invite Tracy! Rock the books and book site!
Comment by Bonnie Marcus on 8/31/2009 4:03:11 PM:
Here's an initial comment....include the publisher in your list of books recently added to your bookshelf. Thanks!
Here's an initial comment....include the publisher in your list of books recently added to your bookshelf. Thanks!
Comment by Peggy Williams on 8/31/2009 3:22:54 PM:
Tracey, Thanks for the nice welcome to the site and mentioning us as "On the Web". Beginning to learn my way around on the site. It is very interesting. Very useful. Thanks, Peggy Williams
Tracey, Thanks for the nice welcome to the site and mentioning us as "On the Web". Beginning to learn my way around on the site. It is very interesting. Very useful. Thanks, Peggy Williams
Comment by Jenni Derfoldy on 8/25/2009 9:08:00 PM:
Hi Tracey, just a quick hello. Today was blog update day, the post was to entice readers to use the links. I had great fun, especially giving a little info about the JF link. I love the twitter updates on what is happening with the JF members. :-))
Hi Tracey, just a quick hello. Today was blog update day, the post was to entice readers to use the links. I had great fun, especially giving a little info about the JF link. I love the twitter updates on what is happening with the JF members. :-))
Comment by claudette young on 8/23/2009 11:10:23 PM:
Tracy,
Just stopped by to touch base. It's been so long. That's what happens when life and work get in the way. Things are looking good arund the site, thanks to you and the others.
Can't stay. Gotta run. Take care and hope to see you soon.
Clauds
Tracy,
Just stopped by to touch base. It's been so long. That's what happens when life and work get in the way. Things are looking good arund the site, thanks to you and the others.
Can't stay. Gotta run. Take care and hope to see you soon.
Clauds
Hi Tracy,
Great site, so much to see!
Thanks,
Paul