“Children were literally leaping out of their seats bursting with ideas.” —Kristine Techavanich, Public Librarian
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Rachel Michelle Wilson (she/her) (https://www.rachelmichellewilson.com/) is a children’s book author-illustrator with a sweet tooth and a dash of sass. She loves creating funny stories with emotional layers, crafting a playful relationship between words and art, and drawing mischievous characters with big hearts. Books are her favorite way to connect with people.
She was named one of Publisher’s Weekly Fall 2024 Children’s Flying Starts, and her debut picture book How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way (Macmillan) was selected as one of Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of 2024 and an ALSC Notable Children’s Book. It received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and School Library Journal. Kirkus described her latest picture book To Catch a Ghost (Scholastic) as “Hauntingly good—quirky, amusing, and deeply felt.” It was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Month and received a starred review from School Library Journal.
When Rachel is not making books, you can find her puzzling over a logic problem, hosting a living room dance party, or paddle boarding near her home in Washington state with her husband and dog.
Click here to purchase signed copies of Rachel’s books.
Testimonials
“Rachel’s warmth, presence and engagement with the kids is 20/10, no notes. She engaged the kindred with sparkle and humor, then pivoted like a pro to have a craft conversation with the big kids. I highly recommend booking her for a visit.”
“Her crowd control and attention-getting skills were phenomenal.”
“It was such an empowering experience. Rachel did an amazing job incorporating student ideas and making every child feel valued and heard.”
Books by Rachel Michelle Wilson
