Adam Stower scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction

We are delighted to announce that Adam Stower has scooped the 2020 Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction with King Coo and the Curse of the Mummy's Gold (Published by David Fickling Books)

You can see him win the award here awarded by Nick Sharratt and watch his acceptance speech.

A panel of seven experts in children's literature including Illustrators Nick Sharratt and Yasmeen Ismail together selected King Coo and the Curse of the Mummy's Gold as the winner of the 2020 Award. With strong competition from the likes of Ali Pye and Alex Milway, this year's shortlist showcased some of the most exciting illustrated fiction available for avid young readers.

Adam Stower is represented by Arena Illustration, for more information regarding working with him please email info@arenaillustration.com

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