Press Kit — Rachael Davis

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Biography

Short bio

Rachael Davis is a mixed-raced Black-British children’s author who loves the magic of getting lost in a good book. She writes for children of all ages, both fiction and non-fiction, and is passionate about showcasing diversity and mental wellness.

Full bio

Rachael Davis is a mixed-raced Black-British children’s author and book reviewer, who loves the magic of getting lost in a good book. She writes for children of all ages, both fiction and non-fiction, and is passionate about showcasing diversity, mental wellness and the links between science and art. Growing up in a low-income single-parent family, Rachael studied Mathematics at Oxford University before doing a masters in English Literature at Surrey University. Her debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince (Hachette, January 2022), is a twisted fairy tale, illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher. Rachael was a judge for the inaugural Jericho Prize for Black-British children’s writers. She lives with her two young daughters in Hampshire.