Stories for Children & Young Adults

New beginnings are always difficult! Luis knows this all too well. He wants to go to gymnastics class, but he...

New beginnings are always difficult! Luis knows this all too well. He wants to go to gymnastics class, but he feels very nervous about it. The gym is huge and the children are still strangers to him. But with his mum’s help and his courage bunny, he manages it just fine. Being brave also means asking for help, saying “no” sometimes, and owning your feelings. Everyone gets scared now and then – even Mum and Dad!

An encouraging book with cheerful illustrations: it’s okay not to dare to do something! Courage takes many different forms!

Who was Hitler? What was National Socialism? Why did so many people become Nazis? What happened during the November pogroms?...

Who was Hitler? What was National Socialism? Why did so many people become Nazis? What happened during the November pogroms? Who decided to persecute Jews? And what happened to them? 

An important non-fiction book for children that provides focused and honest information about the Holocaust, the Nazi dictatorship and the Second World War. Pages packed with information and clear infographics alternate with intense, highly visual pages.

A book that focuses on the essentials, sheds light on the background and gives expression to the incomprehensible.

Carla Infanta Gabor is an architect, but for several years she has devoted herself to her true passion, illustration. Her illustrations deal with national and international current events, human relationships and nature. The illustrator lives with her family in Chile.

Stepped on a Lego brick? Ouch!...

Stepped on a Lego brick? Ouch!

Left a book out in the rain? Stupid!

Chewing gum with braces? No way!

Some things simply do not go together – but this does not stop Paulina Rauh from creating ingenious connections between these contradictions in her colourful illustrations.

Paulina Rauh is a freelance illustrator based in Hamburg. She obtained her master’s degree in children's book illustration at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg).

Nominated for Serafina 2025

Anna doesn’t like sharing at all. Most of all, she wants her grandma all to herself during the holidays. But...

Anna doesn’t like sharing at all. Most of all, she wants her grandma all to herself during the holidays. But this time, Anna’s cousin Tarek comes to stay with Grandma too. The two decide to split Grandma exactly down the middle: Anna gets the left half, Tarek the right. So Grandma cooks spaghetti with her right hand while rolling out pizza dough with her left — and promptly falls fast asleep, exhausted, while putting them to bed. That’s when Anna and Tarek realise: together is better than alone.

Johanna Lindemann has been telling stories for over 20 years – in advertising, film, and on the internet. However, her greatest joy comes from telling stories for children. Johanna lives near Bremen with her husband and their two daughters.

Andrea Stegmaier discovered her passion for picture and children’s books early on — but only made it her profession later. Since 2018, she has been illustrating books for publishers in Germany and abroad. She lives with her family in Stuttgart.

“And anyone still looking for read-aloud fun with lots of heart and a little bit of spookiness will have great joy with this partly rhymed picture book!” Stiftung Lesen

This book tells the story of two very different 10-year-old boys, Oskar and Fred. One is lively and up for...

This book tells the story of two very different 10-year-old boys, Oskar and Fred. One is lively and up for any adventure; the other is quiet and thoughtful after the death of his mother. When Fred moves with his family to the neighbourhood where Oskar lives, they bring along an old crocodile, that has already caused trouble. Despite language barriers, the parents quickly become friends. It takes longer for Oskar and Fred, but a trip brings them together. Soon, an anonymous threatening letter appears, posing a danger to the entire housing estate. It's the beginning of a secret operation.

Isabella Thurin was born in Vienna in 1983 and studied comparative literature and elementary school education. She lives in South Tyrol. She won the Dixi Children's Literature Prize in 2017.

Florence Dailleux grew up in Paris. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2008.

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In plain language, here’s everything you ever wanted to know: how is a penis put together? Is mine the right...

In plain language, here’s everything you ever wanted to know: how is a penis put together? Is mine the right size and shape? And why does it always go stiff at the wrong moments? Sex educators Nadine Beck and Tim Berkels take a humorous, informative look at this body part in all its diversity.

Nadine Beck is a certified sex educator and cultural theorist.

Tim Berkels works as a freelance certified sex educator.

Sandra Bayer is an illustrator, designer and author of children’s books.

They make us smile when they waddle across the ice, and they amaze us when they break diving records and...

They make us smile when they waddle across the ice, and they amaze us when they break diving records and fly through the water like arrows: penguins are not only cool, but also sociable and loyal. They live in large colonies from the tropics to the South Pole. Their standing order is strictly binding. We follow their calls and songs and experience them up close. We accompany them as they hunt, search for mates, and raise their young. An exciting WAS IST WAS non-fiction book for children and one of the few about penguins - many children’s favourite animals.

Dr. Annette Scheffer is a marine biologist, polar researcher, expedition leader and photographer. She has a particular passion for whales and penguins. Her research and expedition work has regularly taken her to the Southern Ocean.

The pressure to function is high, even from a young age. Those who function differently quickly feel that they don’t...

The pressure to function is high, even from a young age. Those who function differently quickly feel that they don’t belong. People with ADHD/ADD are told to buckle down and work harder. People with autism spectrum disorder are told to stop being so sensitive. However, these days much more is known about how divergent brains work – not imperfectly, just differently! This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of neurodiversity and makes a passionate plea for taking a positive view of the diversity of our brains.

Kathrin Köller, who is confidently neurodivergent herself, believes that all kinds of brains are useful.

Irmela Schautz loves topics that challenge her as an illustrator. She’s in her element whenever she can dive into research and find creative solutions.

“Unconventional, original, fresh and packed with expert knowledge.” Eva Hepper, Deutschlandfunk

Rony the Pony can hardly believe it: what is that cardboard box doing in the middle of the yard? Out...

Rony the Pony can hardly believe it: what is that cardboard box doing in the middle of the yard? Out waddles Chuck – a duck with a loud beak and a big appetite. She pecks, hisses, steals Rony’s food – and makes herself at home in the stable next to Morse the Horse. Rony doesn’t understand the world anymore. Is he being replaced by a duck?!

/ By the creators of Fartypops

/ A new adventure for the smallest pony in the world

Kai Lüftner was born in Berlin in 1975 and has been writing ever since. He writes books, songs and radio plays.

Wiebke Rauers studied communication design in Düsseldorf and worked as a character designer before becoming a freelance illustrator in 2015. She now illustrates children’s books, films-, and TV series.

Chatbots in customer service, heating control on your mobile phone, voice assistants as weather forecasters: artificial intelligence is all around...

Chatbots in customer service, heating control on your mobile phone, voice assistants as weather forecasters: artificial intelligence is all around us. What opportunities and risks does it present? How does AI learn, and who is actually behind it? 

Julia Freudenberg and Matthias Feldmann from the “Hacker School” have made this trending topic easy to understand – from the history of AI to a glimpse into the future.

Where exactly are robots and AI used? What opportunities will this open up in the future? An exciting insight into...

Where exactly are robots and AI used? What opportunities will this open up in the future? An exciting insight into the world of technology. A choose-your-own-adventure book for children aged eight and over. They determine their favorite topics and decide for themselves what they want to read. With a lot of pictures and short texts – acquire knowledge in a playful way with Smart Fox!

Working at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS), Thorsten Leimbach and Beate Jost are experts on robots and computers. Through their work, they know exactly what questions children have about technology, codes and artificial intelligence.

Black Manor is a house that stands on the threshold of the World of Dreams – full of magic and...

Black Manor is a house that stands on the threshold of the World of Dreams – full of magic and dark dangers. When Luca is chosen to be its guardian, he finds himself in the midst of a battle for control of the World of Dreams.. A battle which also threatens to destroy our own world.

Marisa Hart was born in Kiel in 1986. Today, she lives with her husband and four children in Schönberg on the shore of the Baltic Sea. The author of multiple SPIEGEL bestsellers, she experiences creative, chaotic and emotional moments with her family every day.

Alexander Dietrich has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. He now works as a computer animator and character designer.

 

A monster dog is spreading fear and terror in the village of Little Rain near Crazy London. It seems to...

A monster dog is spreading fear and terror in the village of Little Rain near Crazy London. It seems to have taken a particular liking to Rain Cottage, which belongs to the highly superstitious Lady Agatha. But the famous detective Sherlock Holmes is not impressed by ghost stories. He's convinced there's something else going on here. To Watson’s great excitement, Rosa Sau also travels to Little Rain to shoot the report of her life. But she crosses paths with the monster dog and is kidnapped by it! Now Sherlock and Watson really have to give it their all to solve the mystery and rescue Rosa Sau.

Judith Weber has always been incredibly curious. That’s why she studied journalism and worked for the taz newspaper, among others, before deciding she would rather come up with crazy stories herself. She lives with her family of six in the Ruhr area and is the bane of their crime drama viewing sessions, as she invariably guesses who the perpetrator is.

My name is Smeralda Bohm. I am twelve years old — and a scientist to be taken seriously. Using my...

My name is Smeralda Bohm. I am twelve years old — and a scientist to be taken seriously. Using my extraordinary abilities and specialised equipment, I investigate hidden beings* that supposedly (!) do not exist: cryptids. The Secret Institute is determined to stop me publishing this bestiary. If you want to know what I have discovered, be warned: you are being watched. Knowledge is dangerous.

*meaning Yetis, True Phantom Cats, Chupacabras etc.

Anja Fislage studied in Münster and Amsterdam and later worked as an editor in Munich. She now lives in Münster and writes and translates children’s books.

Helge Vogt once planned to become a palaeontologist but chose drawing dinosaurs and monsters instead. He works as an illustrator, comic artist and author.

It's the end of summer and it's getting cold - the other geese have all flown south, but Stine has...

It's the end of summer and it's getting cold - the other geese have all flown south, but Stine has been left behind. Where is everyone? Suddenly a train stops and Stine finds herself in the middle of a wild commotion, without a ticket. Luckily she meets Jo, who helps her. But when the two geese have to leave the train and fly on, it turns out that Jo also needs Stine’s help.

Petra Postert writes children’s books and stories for radio. Some of her books have been translated into various languages and nominated for literary awards. She lives near Düsseldorf.

Liliane Oser has always loved painting, drawing and crafting. She studied illustration in Hamburg and draws for various publishers. When she is not on holiday on a farm, she lives with her family in Hamburg. She illustrated the children’s book Gurkentruppe, which was nominated for the DJLP award.

Do you love crime stories? Do you devour books, films, audio plays and podcasts about the work of detectives and...

Do you love crime stories? Do you devour books, films, audio plays and podcasts about the work of detectives and the solving of complicated crimes?

Then you’ve come to the right place! Join Lara, Tim and pig Erdmann from the TOP SECRET detective club to learn everything a successful master detective needs to know, including:

/ Recording fingerprints and tyre tracks

/ Investigating like a pro

/ Shadowing suspects

/ Creating identikit pictures

/ Questioning witnesses and checking alibis

/ Writing secret messages and decoding secret codes

/ Setting up a detective agency or a detective club

/ Camouflage tricks and clothing tips

/ … and much more!

/ TOP SECRET! – the basics for master detectives

Corinna Harder (born 1970) has published numerous titles for children, young adults and adults. She made a name for herself with the UNDERGROUND Junior Detective Club, for which she was awarded the German Children’s Fund’s Children’s Culture Prize in 2002 for “outstanding achievements by children, for children and with children”. Her books and games have been translated into several languages. The author lives in Frankfurt am Main.

Jens Schumacher has been making up stories ever since he could hold a pen. Since the 1990s, he has been publishing books and games for children, young adults and adults, including fantasy novels, crime novels, interactive game books and non-fiction titles. He is part of the team behind the internationally successful puzzle game series BLACK STORIES, and his writing appears regularly in a well-known German newspaper. His works have been translated into 30 languages. Jens Schumacher lives and works in the only house in Saarland that is guarded by a T-Rex.

Tina Vlachy (born 1968) is a German illustrator and freelance designer. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2006, primarily for picture books and children’s books, and lives with her family in Berlin. Her work is characterised by imaginative, lively illustrations, often in projects for children’s literature, educational programmes and artistic publications.

Surprising, exciting, funny, and always extraordinary: around 60 animals show off their superpowers – and they’re impressive. How does the...

Surprising, exciting, funny, and always extraordinary: around 60 animals show off their superpowers – and they’re impressive. How does the olm find its way around without eyes? How does the super sleep of tardigrades work? Which animals are the most social? We’ve also gathered together some super animals on land and underwater, and we invite you to the Olympics. Who will win the high diving competition and who will prove themselves in the 100-metre dash? Visually striking, high-quality design: flaps with a wow factor, modern illustrations, and flat backgrounds make every book a real eye-catcher.

Adrian is thrilled: he’s moving to the USA for a year! But at high school, he’s the strange new kid....

Adrian is thrilled: he’s moving to the USA for a year! But at high school, he’s the strange new kid. Only the likeable Toni helps him. When he discovers football and joins the school team, he suddenly gains people's respect. But the ambitious Ice sees Adrian as a rival and behaves nastily towards him. The mood in the team changes – just when they need to win!

Nina Basovic Brown is a German author with roots in the former Yugoslavia. Her novels for children and young adults have won numerous awards.

Barbara Jung lives with her children and dog in Frankfurt am Main. She studied communication design and works as a freelance illustrator for children’s and young adult book publishers. Strong characters and a quirky humour are her favourite book ingredients, which is completely to DIVA’s taste.

Timothée Colinard, heir to a perfume dynasty, has everything one could dream of: wealth, a villa on the Côte d’Azur,...

Timothée Colinard, heir to a perfume dynasty, has everything one could dream of: wealth, a villa on the Côte d’Azur, and a perfect sense of smell. But then he fails his perfumier's exam and flees to Cannes.

Amber Green, Hollywood’s meteoric new star, lives in the spotlight – yet she is often lonely. When she dances with Timothée at the Cannes Film Festival, he immediately fascinates her. And she awakens something in Timothée that he thought he had lost: the inspiration for a fragrance.

/ A perfume dynasty. A charming heir. And a long-forgotten fragrance

/ Fake Dating & He Falls First: New Adult romance at its finest

/ Love, glamour, and secrets on the world’s most luxurious coastline

Little yellow Leo was no ordinary bird. He found the chirping and singing of the other birds boring. The same...

Little yellow Leo was no ordinary bird. He found the chirping and singing of the other birds boring. The same old songs! He preferred to indulge in his daydreams, which unfortunately he couldn’t tell anyone about, especially not the other birds. Because Leo dreamed of a wild cat friend. Leo loved cats. 

“I’ll tell the cat about my dreams,” Leo decided excitedly, “she’ll love them!” But when his friendship with the neighbour’s cat didn’t work out so well, Leo set off on a long journey into the jungle. Surely there must be really big, wild cats, for really big, wild dreams. Tigerdreams! 

Julian Tapprich, born in 1982 in Zurich, studied comparative literature and photography in Vienna. He works as an illustrator and cartoonist. 

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