Loewe Verlag

The Publishing House and its history

For over 150 years, Loewe Verlag has been making books out of passion! Its credo is to publish books that children and young people want to read. Because reading is a central competence in our society, which Loewe wants to convey with innovative concepts and exciting stories. Loewe is one of the leading publishing houses for children and young people in the German-speaking world.

The traditional brand "Leselöwen" has been turning first-time readers into reading professionals for over 45 years and is constantly being developed further. Classics such as "Das magische Baumhaus," "Die Gespensterjäger" and "Skulduggery Pleasant" are at home in the independent publishing house. Authors such as Ursula Poznanski, Sonja Kaiblinger and Jochen Till inspire their readers and are part of a book program that offers pure reading pleasure for everyone aged 6 months and older.

The traditional company has been owner-managed since it was founded in 1863. Christoph Gondrom, the 3rd generation of the Gondrom family, joined the management team in 2012. He has headed the publishing house since 2016.

Loewe's concern is to make books accessible and palatable to all children and young people, regardless of their circumstances. Whether it's the early learning program "Loewe von Anfang an," the first-reading concept centered around the "Leselöwen" or the innovative "Loewe Wow!" series - Loewe focuses on the needs of children, young people and their families with its books - for holistic reading promotion.

The publishing house works closely with institutions such as Stiftung Lesen and enters into a variety of cooperative ventures with other companies that are equally committed to the printed word. It also maintains close contact with teachers and educators and provides them with extensive material for their work.

But direct contact with readers is also essential for Loewe. In order to reach the target group where they like to be, it is constantly exploring new avenues: with TikTok videos, WhatsApp book tips, digital author events and much more.

Anticipating social developments and recognizing trends at an early stage is one of the guiding principles in program design. After all, the publisher wants its content to help children, teenagers, and young adults in their everyday lives. For this reason, the program also includes books for children and young adults on topics such as sustainability, environmental protection and artificial intelligence, as well as on gender identity, racism and discrimination.

Even in its early days, Loewe has repeatedly shown itself to be a pioneer. In 1975, for example, it fundamentally changed first-reading literature with a differentiated learning-to-read concept and is still the market leader in this field today. However, the publishing house is not resting on its past successes, but is constantly developing its program to bring exciting stories to current and future generations. In 2020, it launched the "Loewe Wow!" program for this reason. In response to changing reading habits and the increasing media competition from smartphones, Netflix and co., the "Loewe Wow!" books offer highly exciting stories without a desert of text - with an innovative combination of ingenious texts and cool pictures that are in no way inferior to the digital world. Because: All children and young people love stories - they just need to be told and presented differently today.

Loewe sees its responsibility not only in making exciting stories accessible to children and young people. With its books, it is also important to it to make a contribution to an earth on which future generations can continue to live carefree. For this reason, the publishing house dispenses with plastic packaging as far as possible for its products.

The "Naturkind" books also use vegetable oil-based inks and up to 90 percent recycled paper. With partial proceeds from the sale of the "Naturkind" titles, the publishing house also regularly supports regional environmental and nature conservation projects - and thus makes the world a little bit better together with its readers!

Authors and Illustrators

Isabel Abedi, Julia Boehme, Cornelia Funke, Franziska Gehm, Dagmar Geisler, Julia Ginsbach, Kyra Groh, Sonja Kaiblinger, Irmgard Kramer, Derek Landy, Antonia Michaelis, Annette Mierswa, Karl Olsberg, Mary Pope Osborne, Alice Oseman, Ursula Poznanski, Ava Reed, Margit Ruile, Arno Strobel, Frauke Scheunemann, Michelle Schrenk, Jochen Till, Carolin Wahl, Vanessa Walder and many more.

Current awards

  • Leipziger Lesekompass 2022 – Karl Olsberg: Das Dorf. Gestrandet auf der Smaragdinsel
  • Bookstar 2021 – Ursula Poznanski: Cryptos
  • JugendSachbuchPreis 2021 – Frank Passfeller: 9 von 10 schaffen diese Rätsel nicht – schaffst du sie? (2)
  • Kalbacher Klapperschlange 2021 – Ursula Poznanski: Cryptos
  • Leipziger Lesekompass 2021 – Suzanne & Max Lang: Jim ist mies drauf
  • Leipziger Lesekompass 2021 – Dav Pilkey: Drachenstarke beste Freunde
  • Leipziger Lesekompass 2021 – Zanib Mian: Planet Omar - Nichts als Ärger
  • Der Lese-Kicker 2020 – Ocke Bandixen: Der Wunderstürmer
  • KIMI Kinderbuchsiegel 2020 – Zanib Mian: Planet Omar: Nichts als Ärger
    Illustratorin: Nasaya Mafaridik
  • KIMI Kinderbuchsiegel 2020 – Namina Forna: Die Göttinnen von Otera
  • KIMI Kinderbuchsiegel 2020 – Katharina Schöde: Hey, Milla! Mein geheimer Wünschesommer
    Illustratorin: Lisa Hänsch
  • Umweltpreis der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur 2019 – Karsten Brensing & Nikolai Renger: Wie Tiere denken und fühlen
  • Wissensbuch des Jahres - Perspektive - Das Sachkundigste Jugendbuch 2019 – Karsten Brensing & Nikolai Renger: Wie Tiere denken und fühlen

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Lamanda's Rainbow Poop

  • Radost Bokel, Tim Boltz
  • Illustrated by Mareike Ammersken
  • Spring 2022, 40 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 3+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Showing that it is okay to be different with lots of charm. There is something in all of us that can make us happy. Interaction makes reading a real experience!

Love Lives on Cloud 9

  • Sabine Bohlmann
  • Illustrated by Jutta Berend
  • Spring 2023, 32 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 4+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Warm-hearted, by bestselling Sabine Bohlmann! Providing an opportunity to talk about a central question: Where does love actually live? About the most beautiful feeling we know.

Wild Horses: Brave and Free - Luna, the Moon Whisperer )Vol. 1)

  • Sabine Giebken
  • Illustrated by Tobias Goldschalt
  • Spring 2023, 80 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 7+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Discover the secret of the Wild Horses! This new series is about the exciting and dangerous life of a mustang herd in Nevada. Mustangs are tough. They roam the prairie and experience many adventures, are brave and fearless – except for Luna. But she learns that she has a special gift ... Follow Luna across the prairie, on exciting adventures with her herd!

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – In the Shadow of the Red Dragon (Vol. 3)

  • Anna Taube
  • Illustrated by Leonie Daub
  • Spring 2023, 80 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 7+
  • Rights sold to Denmark, Romania
  • Website

Sorcerer Basil Humbuck has a terrible plan: He wants to destroy the Magic Spring – and with it the entire Enchanted Forest! But Humbuck has made the calculation without magic student Flo and elf Ava.Soon it becomes clear that if anyone can stop the warlock, it is Flo. He gathers all his courage and decides to save the Enchanted Forest, together with his new friends.

Sea School of Water Magic – Allies of the Sea (Vol. 1)

  • Anna Lisa Kiesel
  • Illustrated by Leonie Daub
  • Spring 2023, 208 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 8+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Fantastic water magic, unboring lessons and new friendships – the magical school ship sets sail! A new adventurous and magical series, full of wit and excitement! Combining everyday school life with the breathtaking magic of the ocean. Come aboard and join the crew!

Secret Lifes of the Animals – In the Savannah (Vol. 2)

  • Kira Gembri
  • Illustrated by Jennifer Coulmann
  • Spring 2023, 208 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 8+
  • Rights sold to Latvia, Russia
  • Website

Whether in the deep sea, in the dense forest or in the vast savannah: Find out about the effects of climate change by following animals in the different habitats of the earth!

Cornibus & Co. (Vol. 4) How the No-Unicorn Came to Hell

  • Jochen Till
  • Illustrated by Raimund Frey
  • Spring 2023, 144 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 10+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Fauxpas comes from the Glittering Forest, where everything is perfect and every two-horned unicorn has two horns. And where he was mercilessly bullied and teased as the only unicorn among all the two-horns. The glittering world of unicorns becomes a real hell – A story about exclusion can also be told in such an entertaining way!

Crazy Family – The Hackebarts Clean Up!

  • Markus Orths
  • Illustrated by Horst Klein
  • Spring 2023, 160 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 12+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Do you already know a crazy family? Mr and Mrs Hackebart have four children and each one is very special. When the family runs into money problems, daughter Brooklyn signs them all up for a quiz show on TV. Will they become millionaires?

Red: The Club of Magical Children (Vol. 1)

  • Sonja Kaiblinger
  • Illustrated by Vera Schmidt
  • Spring 2023, 160 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 9+
  • All rights available
  • Website

Reading minds, brewing potions, seeing into the future – the Reds have magical abilities. But shhh, top secret! Won’t leave a dry eye!

The Coastal Crew (Vol. 3)

  • Ocke Bandixen
  • Illustrated by Nathalie Kranich
  • Spring 2023, 176 pages,
  • Hardcover
  • Ages 9+
  • All rights available
  • Website

On the rugged North Sea coast, directly behind the dyke, lies the sleepy coastal village of Breeksiel. The sea washes ashore great secrets, old legends and real crooks. Solve exciting cases together with Jan, Rocco and Nele in this interactive crime series!

Jobs

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Events

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Contact

Loewe Verlag GmbH

Bühlstraße 4
95463 Bindlach

Germany

Phone +49 (0)9208 51-0

presse@loewe-verlag.de
www.loewe-verlag.de


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Contact Person

Publisher Christoph Gondrom

Program Director Jeannette Hammerschmidt

Sales Alexander Weiß

Online Marketing / PR Nicolai Lindner

Foreign Rights Lisa-Marie Röller

Production Stephanie Grottel