Rachael Davis-Featherstone

Rachael Davis-Featherstone is a mixed-raced Black-British multi-award-nominated author literary agent and co-founder of Creative Roots Studio. She has published over 20 books ranging from picture books to commercial fiction and has been translated into seven languages. I am NOT a Prince (2022) was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Rachael was also longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards and shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards. Many of her books explore authentic representation of the Black-British mixed-race experience, including Oxford Blood (2025). Rachael champions diversity in literature and was a Judge for the inaugural Jericho Prize. She is a Non-Executive Director for ALCS and a Trustee for English PEN. In 2024, Rachael co-founded Creative Roots Studio which helps writers and illustrators build sustainable careers.