Tracy Occomy Crowder

TRACY OCCOMY CROWDER is an avid mystery lover and community organizer. She has worked to address issues of racial equity across Illinois for the past thirty years, particularly in education, economic security, and housing. In this work, she supported parents to bring recess back to Chicago Public Schools.As an author, she enjoys creating work steeped in Black history, culture, and struggles--blending unknown historical facts with humor and everyday experiences.This is Tracy's first middle grade novel. She can be found at blackteacupmysteries.com.