


João by a Thread makes Kirkus Best Picture Books of the 21st Century list
by Sofia Pirri | Apr 8, 2025 | News
We are delighted to announce that Elsewhere Editions title João by a Thread was named a Kirkus Best Picture Book of the 21st Century (so far). Our warmest congratulations to author Roger Mello and translator Daniel Hahn! In their starred review, Kirkus writes, “At the...
Launching four new titles
by Cameron Saltsman | Nov 13, 2023 | News
(illustration by Rocío Araya) Calling all picture book-lovers: four new titles have launched on our website! With translations from the Spanish, French, Persian, and Ukrainian, these whimsical titles will be sure to brighten your bookshelf! Pre-order one of these (or...
Starred Reviews for Rosie Runs!
by Cameron Saltsman | Oct 26, 2023 | News
We’re delighted to announce that Marika Maijala’s Rosie Runs, translated from the Finnish by Mia Spangenberg, has received starred reviews from both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. “This story by Finnish creator Maijala offers many pleasures:...
Marika Maijala tours to New York, North Adams, and Pittsburgh
by Cameron Saltsman | Sep 11, 2023 | News
Finnish author and artist Marika Maijala is taking beloved Rosie on tour! This September, Maijala and Rosie will be racing all across America, with stops at The New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Book Festival, City of Asylum, Scandanavian House, and MASS MoCA. All...
Claude Ponti paperbacks out this April!
by Emma Raddatz | Feb 1, 2023 | News
On April 25th, we’re delighted to be releasing paperback editions of two Elsewhere Editions classics: Hīznobyūtī and My Valley (for $9.95 each). Two whimsical and wonderful creations by Claude Ponti (and both translated by the brilliant Alyson Waters), these...