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From the Deepest Depths of the Sea Comes The Story Thief by Graham Carter

From the Deepest Depths of the Sea Comes The Story Thief by Graham Carter (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

From the creator of Otto Blotter Bird Spotter comes a brand-new oceanic adventure by author and illustrator Graham CarterThe Story Thief with its shimmering foiled cover and atmospheric colour pallet emerges a new timeless classic published by Andersen Press.

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Adam Stower scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction

Adam Stower scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction (Arena Illustration, illustrator)

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.

Adam Stower scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction (Arena Illustration, illustrator)

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 scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction (Arena Illustration, illustrator)

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

Pencils at the ready for Alex T Smith’s Story Starter project – The Insider: Steph Laberis and Little Golden Books (Agency Interviews, Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Pencils at the ready for Alex T Smith’s Story Starter project – The Insider: Steph Laberis and Little Golden Books (Agency Interviews, Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator) (Arena Illustration, illustrator)

Calling all mini writers and home school heroes! Claude creator Alex T. Smith has been keeping the grey cells sharpened during lock down with a host of tantalizing story ideas to help budding young authors get their creative juices flowing.

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Sarah Maycock- Sometimes I Feel…: A Menagerie of Feelings Big and Small

Sarah Maycock- Sometimes I Feel…: A Menagerie of Feelings Big and Small (illustrator)
"Sometimes I feel as big as a bear . . . But there will always be someone bigger than me. There are lots of ways that we can feel, so many emotions big and small. Sarah Maycock explores our feelings through a collection of animal similes and poetic prose, imagined with sublime illustrations that perfectly embody each emotion. Even a big bear can feel small sometimes. A thought-provoking one-off picture book from an illustrator skyrocketing in popularity."

Sarah Maycock is represented by Handsome Frank

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