Armstrong Won First Prize!

Rinsai Okubo (Japanese, 19th century) In public domain thanks to The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Open Access Policy

My competitive little octopus friend is delighted to have something new to brag about: his story, Armstrong the Amazing Octopus, just won first prize in the SCBWI England North Picture Book Manuscript Competition 2026.

Well done, little one! I’m proud of you.

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