Tracy Dockray is an American artist and illustrator of childrenâÂÂs books. She is best known for illustrating the HarperCollins editions of Beverly ClearyâÂÂs Ramona series and The Mouse and the Motorcycle series, as well as the Fix-It Friends chapter book series by Nicole C. Kear.
Over the course of her career, Dockray has illustrated more than 25 books. Her picture book The Lost and Found Pony received a Gold Medal in the 2011 Moonbeam ChildrenâÂÂs Book Awards in the Picture Book (4âÂÂ8 Year Old) category. Her book Bright Dreams was selected as an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teaching Association and the ChildrenâÂÂs Book Council.
DockrayâÂÂs illustration work includes childrenâÂÂs titles such as Ellen Tebbits, Izzy and Oscar, and Stay!, among others. She is recognized for her contributions to childrenâÂÂs literature and for her ability to create expressive visual interpretations that support narrative storytelling.
In addition to her artistic career, Dockray is active in nonprofit and arts organizations. She serves on the Board of Directors of Literacy Inc. (LINC), a New YorkâÂÂbased nonprofit dedicated to promoting literacy and access to books for children.
Dockray has participated in the Learning Inc. Literacy Programs as well as the Learning Leaders Author's Read-aloud Program that is located in New York. She has contributed to the annual Children's Literary Event that is located at the Bethlehem Center in Dallas, Texas. Dockray is a member of the Society of Illustrators. Tracy Dockray is the current president of The Salmagundi Club, a 156 year old 501c3 arts club located in New York City. https://salmagundi.org/2024-2026-governance/
Books by Beverly Cleary