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Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional optimist. She has written many award-winning books for children, which have been translated into 40 languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide, including the modern classic, The Lion Inside and The Love Monster Collection, which has now been adapted into a major animated Television series. She is also the creator of stationery and homewares phenomenon, the brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their young family.

Nicola Kinnear is an illustrator, storyteller, designer and maker from Kent, represented by Bell Lomax Moreton Ltd. I love illustrating books for children and have just finished working on my debut picture book. I gravitate towards the magical and whimsical in my work and am greatly inspired by nature and folklore.

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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