Tracie is a visual and performing artist and has been throughout the country and overseas working in the arts. She currently lives in New York City and is originally from the small town of Wintersville, Ohio near the border of the state, which she describes as Steeler Country.
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She is a Congressional Arts Caucus Award recipient, and had one of her paintings displayed in the US Capitol Building as part of a one-year collection. She is a graduate of Chatham University, where she studied Arts Management with a concentration in Visual Art and Art History. She is also a veteran of the United States Navy, where she was a mechanic on the flight line based in Northern Japan.
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Her professional visual art credits include murals and décor for many restaurants throughout the country including in Rainforest Cafés, Landry’s, Joes Crab Shack, and along the Keemah Boardwalk near Galveston, Texas. She has been part of the team at Spaeth Design, where she helped create and build the Christmas windows for Macy’s in New York City as well as those for Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. She also worked for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission helping to restore artifacts for the museums of Pennsylvania. As a performer she has appeared on television and the silver screen as well tours entertaining the troops overseas in Korea, Kuwait and Iraq.
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Submissions
At AcuteByDesign, we believe every story has the power to inspire empathy, spark imagination, and celebrate diversity. While our catalog is carefully curated, we welcome new voices that align with our mission to publish high-quality, multicultural, and socially relevant books for children, young adults, and beyond.
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What We’re Looking For
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Children’s picture books that nurture imagination, kindness, and cultural understanding
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Middle grade and young adult works that highlight diverse voices and experiences
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Poetry and adult literature that carry strong themes of empathy, equality, or social relevance
How to Submit
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Please send your manuscript (as a Word or PDF file) to SubmissionsAbyD@gmail.com.
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Include a brief author bio and a short description of your book (2–3 paragraphs).
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If you are submitting a picture book, please indicate whether you have an illustrator or if you’d like us to pair you with one.
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Please allow 4 weeks for review. We’ll respond as soon as possible regarding next steps.
Note: While submissions are currently limited, we maintain a waitlist for future opportunities. If you’d like to be added, please reach out.
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At AcuteByDesign, we are committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and stories that matter. Thank you for considering us as the home for your book.