Die weiße Laterne is a novel by Japanese author Shaw Kuzki. Born in Hiroshima she is a second generation survivor of the atomic bombing on 6th of August 1945, which killed about 100 000 people. With floating lanterns the victims are commemorated every year on August 6. The year Nozomi turns 12 she starts asking questions what actually happened that day and how the survivors cope with the loss.
The German National Radio Deutschlandfunk has selected the novel for their list «Best 7 books» of the month of July. The book is presented on air on Saturday 5th July in the broadcast Büchermarkt.
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3.7.2025

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3.7.2025

ErZähl mir etwas is a picture book by Mexican illustrator Amanda Mijangos, translated from Spanish to German.
Amanda loves colors, stories, and numbers equally. And that is what inspired her for this book. It all starts at zero, nine digits follow. That's all that is needed for an infinite number of stories. In fact, each figure has its own to tell. 6, for example, unrolls like a snail under the sun. Number 7 is a gift from the rainbow, while number 12 helps us measure time … But then, questions arise: How many stories are being told in one year? And can you count all the stars in the sky?
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14.8.2025

Where there are trees, there are birds. They go together well, says Jambu Singad an artist from the Bhil community in Western India. In fact, a tree would never stay alone, it needs birds. And, in reverse, birds like trees to find shadow, shelter, and food.
The recently under the title Zweiggezwitscher released German translation of this picture book from India not only shows coulourful paitings but give insight into Jambu's thoughts. With his work, he invites us into the world of the indigenous Bhil community.
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11.8.2025

Mabelle is the new picture book by Uruguayan illustrator Matías Acosta. Mabelle recently moved in a house outside the city. She loves to get on her bike to explore the surroundings. On one of these outings she discovers a meadow with wild marigolds swaying in the wind. She picks a large bunch to take home. But then, one morning she can't see any of her favourite flowers when she gets off her bicycle …
With his pencils, the artist created a dreamlike, yet very tangible space for reflection and further thought. Now he is talking about his inspiration: landscapes all around the city Paysandú and showing some of the flowers Mabelle learnds to love. 
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19.7.2025

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19.2.2024