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The Guardian: Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels

You’re Snug With Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry is a Guardian Children’s Book of the Month. ‘Soundar’s subtle but resonant pro-conservation message, interwoven with lulling refrains, is emphasised by Mistry’s blazing mandala-patterned illustrations.’

The Bookseller: Lantana wins place on business accelerator programme

Inclusive publisher Lantana has won a place on the OXFO L.E.V8 accelerator programme for entrepreneurial start-ups.

The Bookseller: Reflecting Realities: Why so surprised? An open letter from a small press

In light of the Reflecting Realities report, Katrina Gutierrez explains how the industry can better support small presses working to increase representation in children’s books

The Guardian: Children’s and teens roundup: The best new picture books and novels

You’re Safe With Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry is a Guardian Children’s Book of the Month.

BookTrust: How a cardboard box helped me found Lantana Publishing

Lantana’s founder Alice Curry reflects on a visit to a South African school library and how it inspired her to begin an independent publishing house which champions diversity.

The Bookseller: Lantana and Peepal Tree make £10,000 independent press prize shortlist

The Clarissa Luard Award for Independent Publishers has been revealed with Lantana Publishing, Little Toller Books, Peepal Tree Press and Penned in the Margins all in the running for the £10,000 prize.

Huffpost: Nnedi Okorafor: Science fiction to children’s books

An interview with award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor on her range of work, with a focus on Chicken in the Kitchen and the inspiration behind this book.

Publisher's Weekly: Lantana Publishing breaks into U.S. market

Lantana is entering the American market with the release of four picture books this fall, which clearly reflect its core mission.

CNN: Meet the Syrian author healing refugee kids

When writing The Jasmine Sneeze, Nadine Kadaan explains that she was keen to create a fun book that depicts the beauty of Syria.

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