Rachael Davis writes picture books, fiction and non-fiction and is passionate about showcasing diversity and mental wellness in children’s books.
Rachael studied maths at Oxford University and went to work in finance. When her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Rachael decided life was too short not to do what you love. She left her job, did a masters in English Literature at Surrey University, became a full-time writer, and has never looked back.
Her first picture book, I am NOT a Prince!, published by Hachette and illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher, was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize 2023.
Rachael is the author of the Secret Beast Club series, developed with Storymix, published by Puffin in 2023.
She lives in Hampshire with her two young daughters.