We have good news and want to share them with you. One of our most beloved illustrators, Pep Montserrat has been awarded with the National Illustration Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The jury values his great capacity to construct meanings that go beyond the simple visual display with his own recognisable voice. Also, the […]
After one year of readings, the winners of the 8th edition of the Llibre Vivent (Living Book) were finally unveiled last Saturday at the Palais des rois de Majorque, in Perpignan (France). A very special award. How does it work? The Llibre Vivent is much more than a literary prize. It is organised by the Media Library […]
Celebrating the oceans and the seas with Combel books World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8th June. The UN created this commemoration to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives. That day also marks a reminder of the urge of preserving and safeguarding our entire blue planet. […]
Nurturing a love of reading in kids While we are preparing the Bologna Book Fair and the new Spring catalogue is on print, we want to share with you the letter from the Editorial Director: Building the library from the nest If we want to nurture a love of reading, it is important that children, from […]
What better way to start the year? While we are fixing appointments for Bologna Book Fair and working on the new Spring catalogues, we have received the excellent news that Mariana Ruiz Johnson artwork will be showcased at the BCBF Illustrators Exhibition, 58th edition. Her work was selected from more than 3500 submissions by artists from all over the […]
Share the true meaning of Christmas with us! Christmas time has arrived. The colorful lights have been turned on, the traditional Santa Llucia Christmas market has been inaugurated next to the Cathedral and carols are playing in the streets. Christmas has also arrived at the bookstore. The shelves are overflowing with novelties. This year’s campaign is very special for […]
Begin trembling with fear… While we are currently working on the new catalogue and updating the new titles blog, we would like to share with you a few words from our Editorial Director. It is a reflection on fear in children’s literature, which gives many clues as to the leitmotif of Combel’s next campaign: […]
An interview by Pelio Papadia, editor-in-chief of Taλκ Magazine and talcmag.gr First question for our audience: Who is Àngels Navarro and what made her decide that she wanted to write for children? Àngels Navarro is a child psychologist, specialised in cognitive development, who worked for many years with children with special needs: Down’s Syndrome, autistic […]
Zoom in the new search-and-find book by Cristina Losantos! Last week we published Cristina Losantos’ long-awaited title: I Spy with my Little Eye. The City. A wonderful search and find book with more than 800 characters that encourages kids to explore the city escene by scene. To get to know the author’s creative process, we […]
Meet & greet us at Bologna H29 D7! We’re so excited for another year of the Bologna Book Fair. Especially for this 2023 edition. The BCBF celebrates its 60th anniversary and we are ready to party! What about you? While we are still fixing appointments and getting everything ready for the world’s leading event in the children’s publishing industry, we […]