James Krüss (1926–1997) is one of the most important German children's authors of the 20th century. Between 1945 and his death in 1997, he created a very diverse and extensive body of work that goes…
The James Krüss Prize for International Children's and Young Adult Literature honours and promotes the work of a children's book author whose texts are characterised by linguistic brilliance,…
Grand birthday celebration with the reopening of the James Krüss Tower
Born on the island of Heligoland in 1926, James Krüss spent formative years in Munich from 1949 to 1966. With the support of…
A literary and culinary evening to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, with Tilman Spreckelsen
To kick off the celebrations for James Krüss' 100th birthday on 31 May, the International Youth…
When books were burned in Berlin on 10 May 1933, Erich Kästner stood in the crowd and watched as people threw stacks of his works into the fire. Children's books were also on the Nazis' ‘blacklist’…
Reading skills strengthen critical, reflective thinking and are indispensable for a vibrant democracy. In times of increasing disillusionment with democracy, it is more important than ever to promote…
In her debut novel, Eva Kranenburg tells the story of four young people whose paths cross in the final days of the war. Tarek, Nata, Ren and little, feral Tuk are to be drafted into the completely…
Unlike most of his colleagues, Erich Kästner did not emigrate, even though his books were burned and removed from libraries in 1933. Only “Emil and the Detectives” remained for a few years longer.…