Tracy E Ricken

Tracy E. Ricken writes wonderous children’s books that help young readers recognize love, kindness, and the quiet wisdom of the heart.

As a mother, author, and visual designer, Tracy cares about creating stories that feel safe, gentle, and meaningful for children. Her work is rooted in the belief that many children already sense important truths about love and connection, and that stories can offer guideposts before the world teaches them to close off or stop listening to their hearts.

Her storytelling style is inspired by the quiet beauty of "The Little Prince" and the simple emotional truth found in Shel Silverstein’s "The Giving Tree" and "The Missing Piece". Through the "Tom Sawyer and the Light" series, Tracy hopes to share heart-opening stories that speak to children in language they can understand, while giving families something deeper to wonder about together.