Tracy Mack is a highly accomplished author, particularly known for her work in Young Adult literature. Her strong grasp of the genre and ability to experiment with it has set her apart within her field. Mack's characters are known for having strong personalities, which allows them to speak for themselves and leap off the page. Her first novel, "Drawing Lessons," was a success, earning several accolades including being named a Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Young Adults, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, a Bank Street College Best Book, and a Teen People Next Award Finalist. Her second novel, "Birdland," received praise from notable authors such as Walter Dean Myers, Mary Pope Osborne, and Julia Alvarez.
Growing up in a one-square-mile village near the Hudson River, just north of New York City, Mack's early daydreaming and writing can be attributed to her attempts to escape the noise of her two loud older brothers and their ever-present rock bands. She studied literature and art history at the University of Pennsylvania and has held various jobs including camp counselor, waitress, English teacher in Spain, and editor. Mack is also a devoted yogini, a champion jacks player, a passionate mountain climber, a novice potter, and a very enthusiastic dancer. She and her husband spend their time living in both Brooklyn, New York and the Berkshires.
In addition to her work as an author, Tracy Mack is also the Executive Editor of Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. This role allows her to use her expertise in literature to help shape the work of other writers in the industry. Mack's dedication to her craft and her ability to balance multiple roles within the literary world make her a respected and accomplished figure in the field of Young Adult literature.