Author Tracey Hecht's Interactive Writing Workshop

Author Tracey Hecht is a writer and the author of The Nocturnals book series. In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey Hecht created a Read Aloud Writing Program that has since been used in hundreds of schools, libraries and bookstores across the country. In May 2025, Tracey was awarded the GO Community Impact Award for bringing her program to GoProject students and their families. She has shown an unwavering commitment to making reading a joyful shared experience for all ages.        
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Tracey Hecht connects kids to the animal science that inspired her characters in
The Nocturnals.

 
"Tracey’s enthusiasm and passion for storytelling truly captivated our students.”
–East Hills School & Harbor Hill School
Parent Faculty Association
Roslyn School District, NY (Jan 2025)


"Teachers were gushing… she made the assembly accessible for all learners—from Kinder-5th!” 
– Marisa Bell & Katie Wengert, Reading Specialists
Maple Glen Elementary, PA (May 2025)


"Uplifting and inspiring, the virtual visit with Tracey was incredible (and surprisingly) easy!"
– Jenna Kakimoto, Teacher
Chester Elementary School, MA (Jan 2025)
 
 
 

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The Nocturnals Trio on a branch

Bring The Nocturnals to Your Readers!

In Person & Virtual Author Visits (requires minimum book purchase)
Created in partnership with the NYPL, Tracey Hecht's Read Aloud Writing Workshop explores how she used animal science, short chapters, and dialogue to develop her author voice. Young writers will learn about the nighttime world that inspired her, how to develop their own voice as writers, and how books are made.

In the interactive workshop for ages 5-12, readers will learn about:
  • Inspiration: What helps you write a book? 
  • Character Development: How do you create strong characters? How did Tracey use real-life animal physiology to develop The Nocturnals?
  • Voice: How do you make a story distinct and unique? 
  • Book Production: How does a book actually get made?

A K-6 All School Read Pick! The Nocturnals offers a unique opportunity to engage every reader at every level, along with their families, by having whole-school communities read The Mysterious Abductions together!

Educator Guides & FREE Printables: Fabled Films Press and author Tracey Hecht partnered with educators in their respective fields to develop educational materials for all The Nocturnals books. Mix and match from:
  • Common Core Language Arts (CCSS ELA) Guides
  • Next Generation Science (NGSS) Guides
  • Social Emotional Learning Guides (SEL) Guides and Activities.
  • Turnkey printables, from coloring pages to hands-on projects, and everything in between!
 
 

Interested in a Nocturnals Program for your School?

Get in touch using the form below! We can't wait to hear from you.

 


Fiction & Nonfiction Book Pairs by Tracey Hecht 

Positive Trade Reviews: Booklist • Foreword Reviews • Kirkus Reviews • Publishers Weekly • School Library Connection • School Library Journal • The Children's Book Review  

The Nocturnals Middle Grade Fiction & Nonfiction Pairing


Chapter Books for Grades 3rd – 5th

Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark use teamwork and friendship to solve unpredictable environmental
mysteries and protect their nighttime forest friends. Use Companion Nonfiction to connect kids
to the unusual animal science found in The Nocturnals adventures.
Fun Mystery Features Unusual Animals
Short Chapters Start with Illustration
AR Quiz | Leveled by Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell


 
The Nocturnals Early Reader Fiction & Nonfiction Pairing
 
Early Readers for Grades 2nd – 3rd
 
The Nocturnals characters teach life skills like kindness, courage, and honesty through
engaging illustrations and silly stories. Grow reading skills while introducing emerging readers to unusual animal science from the real nighttime world.
Social Emotional Learning Themes
Short Chapters Encourage Confidence
Leveled by Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell
 


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