Archipelago Books’ international children’s imprint Elsewhere Editions is devoted to translating imaginative works of children’s literature from all corners of the world. Our hope is that these titles will enrich children’s imaginations and cultivate curiosity about other cultures, as well as delight book lovers of all ages with their humor, art, and playful spirit. We hope to build a list of books that shows faith in children as enthusiastic, sensitive, and serious readers.
Latest News from Elsewhere Editions
Launching four new titles
(illustration by Rocío Araya) Calling all picture book-lovers: four new titles have launched on our website! With translations from the...
Starred Reviews for Rosie Runs!
We're delighted to announce that Marika Maijala's Rosie Runs, translated from the Finnish by Mia Spangenberg, has received starred reviews...
Marika Maijala tours to New York, North Adams, and Pittsburgh
Finnish author and artist Marika Maijala is taking beloved Rosie on tour! This September, Maijala and Rosie will be racing all across...
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Rivka Galchen
Imaginative and wild and beautiful and tender – these books (from across the world!) comprise the most gently magnificent library I can imagine putting together for a child.
— Rivka Galchen
Betsy Bird
Few imprints cause my little heart to skip a beat quite like Elsewhere Editions. In a sea of bland offerings, Elsewhere consistently provides beautiful, surreal, magical books that are unlike anything else available. If any imprint is a link to the intangible, it’s this one.
— Betsy Bird