Tracie White’s book, The Puzzle Solver (Hachette Press), was named the
Winner of the Narrative Non-Fiction Award at the International Book
Awards in June, and, in July, was named a Finalist for the Chanticleer Book
Awards “Journey Award” for emerging new talent and outstanding work in
the genre of overcoming adversity.
Tracie White ’83
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