Benjamin & the Super Spectacles

Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, printmaker, entrepreneur and eternal optimist. Her award-winning stationery range, The Bright Side has sold over 2 million cards in just a few years and also now comprises of gift wrap and home ware. The range is widely stocked by major retailers such as John Lewis, Waitrose, Selfridges and Paperchase, as well as in many independent outlets across the UK.

She trained in Graphics at Kingston University, winning prizes for her typography, followed by an MA in Printmaking at UWE. Her striking illustrative style, using a mix of reclaimed type and etching coupled with her witty stories create uniquely entertaining picture books. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside with her family and their dog named Elvis. Her picture books include Love Monster, Mine!, What Does Daddy Do? and My Sister is an Alien.