Wild Bill HiCcUPpEd

Tracy and Sherry have been married for 47 years. They have three grown sons and 5 grandchildren who bring loads of fun and laughter. Wild Bill Hiccups was written in 1994 but stayed on the drawing board until Tracy retired from NASA in 2023. At the time the book was written, our boys were only 4, 6, and 7 years of age. Their close brotherly bond and genuine friendship, along with their love of adventure and funny antics inspired the creation of this book. Keeping it all in the family, our niece, Hannah Tolbert, a talented illustrator and artist, brought the book to life with her colorful and mischievous glimpses of the cousins. Now that the grands are here, there are many more stories that need to be shared. Two are in the works right now.We are a close-knit family, both figuratively and literally, with our sons and their beautiful wives and kiddos all living within a 2.5 mile radius of our doorstep. Tracy is legally blind, but has been around the world for work and has completed 31 full marathons . He speaks at schools and businesses to encourage kids to dream big, regardless of their situations. He loves a good challenge and new adventures. If you are interested in learning more about Tracy, here are two short videos about his NASA career and adventures in life.https: //vimeo.com/437470779https: //www.youtube.com/live/eLk-w9c49Pg?si=UXsBB-ngt2Y1CiDM

Tracy and Sherry have been married for 47 years. They have three grown sons and 5 grandchildren who bring loads of fun and laughter. Wild Bill Hiccups was written in 1994 but stayed on the drawing board until Tracy retired from NASA in 2023. At the time the book was written, our boys were only 4, 6, and 7 years of age. Their close brotherly bond and genuine friendship, along with their love of adventure and funny antics inspired the creation of this book. Keeping it all in the family, our niece, Hannah Tolbert, a talented illustrator and artist, brought the book to life with her colorful and mischievous glimpses of the cousins. Now that the grands are here, there are many more stories that need to be shared. Two are in the works right now.We are a close-knit family, both figuratively and literally, with our sons and their beautiful wives and kiddos all living within a 2.5 mile radius of our doorstep.

My name is Hannah, and I'm an artist based in Georgia with a passion for storytelling through paintings and drawings. I've always had a love for children's books, so it feels incredibly fitting that my first major project was illustrating a story written by some of my favorite people in the world. I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life- especially for those who have supported me from the very beginning. Since I was a child drawing with crayons on the floor, my family has encouraged me to follow my dreams and pursue my love of art. Thank you to those who made this project possible.