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Children's Author & Illustrator of the Month
Each month, we celebrate a writer whose work inspires, challenges, and captivates. From rising voices to literary legends, our Author of the Month spotlight highlights the storytellers shaping the world one page at a time.
Rachel Piercey
Children's Author of the Month
Author of If You Go Down To The Woods Today and Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball.
Rachel Piercy is a London-based poet, editor and tutor as well as a children's author. She is the editor of Tyger Tyger Magazine, an online journal of new poems for children and regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals to read and perform her work.
I've always been fascinated by the intersection of history and human emotion. This story came to me during a quiet afternoon, and I knew I had to share it with readers.
From the first draft to the final edit, it took about two years. The research alone consumed six months, but it was essential to get the details right.
The protagonist was surprisingly difficult. I wanted to create someone flawed yet relatable, someone readers could root for despite their mistakes.
I hope they find a sense of connection and understanding. Books have the power to bridge gaps between people, and that's what I aimed for with this story.
Yes! I'm currently drafting a new novel that explores themes of identity and belonging. It's still in the early stages, but I'm excited about where it's heading.
