Adrian Valencia
Adrian Valencia was commissioned to illustrate the cover of The Heart Whisperer by Ella Griffin, which is out now, published by Orion. Adrian Valencia is represented by Eastwing
Levi Pinfold Joins Arena
We've long admired Levi Pinfold's illustrations, so we're delighted to welcome him on board the good ship, Arena.
Some of you may be familiar with Levi's first picture book, The Django (Templar), based on the story of legendary jazz musician Django Reinhardt which was shortlisted for the English Best Children's Illustrated Book Award in 2011. Levi was voted Best Emerging Illustrator in the Early Years Awards in 2010 and he also won the Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award in 2011.
Since graduating in 2006 he has become well known for his detailed paintings and charming storytelling style. Levi's second book, Black Dog, was published to critical acclaim in 2011 and he's working on a new picture book with Templar at the moment.
Emily Bolan and Yasmeen Ismail
We’ve had some great successes over the past month with our SAA Artists; Emily Bolam has just finished another fantastic book for Ladybird in the ‘This Little…’ series. Recent titles have included: This Little Angel and This Little Builder
Yasmeen Ismail’s Time For Bed Fred book is out now!
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/time-for-bed-fred-9781408837009/
Yasmeen has also jumped across the pond, travelling to New York City and spending a development week with Blue Apple Books to work on her deluxe activity book with them. This will be published in 2013!
National Book Tokens featuring Alex T Smith’s Claude
If you're looking for a perfect Christmas present for someone special but you're not sure what their taste is in reading material, buy them some National Book Tokens. This year's tokens feature Alex T Smith's infamous character Claude.
Alex is represented by Arena
Published This Month: Claude In The Country by Alex T Smith
Published this month by Hodder Children's Books, Claude In The Country is the fourth title in the series written and illustrated by Alex T Smith. Claude is a small, plump dog who wears a beret and a lovely jumper and leads an extraordinary life. A quiet walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude ends up mucking out the pigs, feeding the chickens, and lassoing a fearsome bull!
Alex has achieved great things for such a relative newcomer. Claude is his first fiction series and Claude In The City was selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011 and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2012. Two more titles will be published in 2013 and Claude has been translated into seven languages with foreign sales in over 10 countries across the globe.
Alex T. Smith is represented by ArenaYasmeen Ismail
Bright group are delighted to represent new artist Yasmeen Ismail. Yasmeen has secured two picture deals with trade publishing houses and is working on her first range of stationary for a well known london gallery.
Adam Stower interviewed on the Big Book Babble – Tuesday 24th April
Adam Stower will be interviewed alongside author Francesca Simon on the Big Book Babble on Tuesday 24th April at 11am. Red House and Scholastic present Big Book Babble to encourage children to enjoy reading. Each programme features popular children's authors, illustrators and poets in a Q&A session with comedian James Campbell in front of a live and virtual audience of children. Fans of Horrid Henry will see author Francesca Simon talking about her recent book, The Sleeping Army, illustrated by Adam Stower. Adam will be drawing live in the studio and also discussing his own picture book, Silly Doggy! (Templar).
Adam Stower is represented by Arena
Adam Stower’s Silly Doggy!
We are proud to announce the publication of Adam Stower's fantastic new picture book, Silly Doggy!
When Lily looks out of her bedroom window one morning, she gets the best surprise - a doggy! But this is no normal doggy, he's got lots of strange habits and there's a local zookeeper who is looking for him…. Join Lily and Doggy on the best day out ever.
You can meet Adam in person at his local bookshop in Brighton, The Book Nook on 14th May where he will be signing copies of his charming and beautifully illustrated book. He'll also be making a guest appearance at the Hay Festival and Edinburgh festival this summer.
Silly Doggy! is published by Templar and available from all good booksellers from 1st May.
Adam Stower is represented by Arena
Rachel Ross
Rachel Ross has illustrated the cover of Marc Abraham’s first book "Vet on Call". Abraham writes about his early experiences, mistakes and the joys of being a vet.
Rachel Ross is represented by Eastwing
Claude In The City
Arena is delighted to announce that Claude In The City, written and illustrated by Alex T Smith (Hodder Children's Books) has been recommended by Richard & Judy's first ever Children's Book Club. In association with WHSmith, the new book club is read and reviewed by kids of different ages and interests who pick 18 titles to inspire young readers and aid parents with selecting the best reading material for their children. The books will feature in-store in a Buy One, Get One for £1 offer until the end of February.
Alex's delightful story and funny illustrations have been recommended for readers aged 5 to 8 years old in the Read Yourself Category. Claude is a small plump dog who wears a beret and a bright red jumper, but he is no ordinary dog.... Accompanied by his friend Sir Bobblysock they take a trip to the City for the very first time and end up foiling a robbery and saving the day.
Alex T. Smith is represented by Arena