Adam Stower is a multi award-winning illustrator and author whose witty characters, bold storytelling and lively line work have made him a firm favourite in children's publishing. From the wildly imaginative world of Murray and Bun, to bestselling collaborations with David Walliams, Adam's work leaps off the page with energy and charm. Whether he's creating picture books, chapter books or standout covers, his illustrations are full of personality and narrative punch.
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Adam achieved a first class degree from Norwich School of Art, followed by a Masters in Narrative Illustration from the University of Brighton. His strength lies in natural draftsmanship using a strong fluid line with witty and charming characterisation.
His first picture book SLAM! won the Norfolk Library Silver Award for Children's Books. His collaboration with Jeanne Willis, Bottoms Up! won the Red House Children's Book Award the sequel, Sing a Song of Bottoms was shortlisted for the Early Years Award. His own picture book Silly Doggy! won the Wanda Gag Read Aloud Book award and was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway and Troll and the Oliver, was shortlisted for the Peters Books Award.
King Coo a series about a girl with a beard, lavishly illustrated and laugh out loud funny was chosen for The Summer Reading challenge in 2019. King Coo, Curse of the Mummy's Gold won The Alligators Mouth Book Award 2020 for young illustrated fiction. He is also well known for his strong character designs, cover artworks and black and white illustrations. Forging a dynamic partnership with David Walliams, Adam also illustrates his own younger picture books and young fiction series Murray and Bun, packed full of his wonderful funny illustrations. The first book Murray The Viking won the 2025 German Children's Book Prize. Always adept at telling a story through pictures he perfectly entwines illustration and text to involve the reader in an immersive world.
Adam is brilliant at events and regularly visits schools and festivals entertaining children and adults alike.
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United Kingdom
020 8555 9827
info@arenaillustration.comAdam Stower
Adam achieved a first class degree from Norwich School of Art, followed by a Masters in Narrative Illustration from the University of Brighton. His strength lies in natural draftsmanship using a strong fluid line with witty and charming characterisation.
His first picture book SLAM! won the Norfolk Library Silver Award for Children's Books. His collaboration with Jeanne Willis, Bottoms Up! won the Red House Children's Book Award the sequel, Sing a Song of Bottoms was shortlisted for the Early Years Award. His own picture book Silly Doggy! won the Wanda Gag Read Aloud Book award and was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway and Troll and the Oliver, was shortlisted for the Peters Books Award.
King Coo a series about a girl with a beard, lavishly illustrated and laugh out loud funny was chosen for The Summer Reading challenge in 2019. King Coo, Curse of the Mummy's Gold won The Alligators Mouth Book Award 2020 for young illustrated fiction. He is also well known for his strong character designs, cover artworks and black and white illustrations. Forging a dynamic partnership with David Walliams, Adam also illustrates his own younger picture books and young fiction series Murray and Bun, packed full of his wonderful funny illustrations. The first book Murray The Viking won the 2025 German Children's Book Prize. Always adept at telling a story through pictures he perfectly entwines illustration and text to involve the reader in an immersive world.
Adam is brilliant at events and regularly visits schools and festivals entertaining children and adults alike.
