Children’s Books on Tour with Frankfurter Buchmesse

Around the globe with children's books

A unique, world-travelling exhibition – for selected new releases by German publishers of children’s and young adult books.

Germany’s literature for young readers is loved around the world.

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Rights List (previous name: “Children's Books on Tour”) is a thematic showcase of current children's and young adult literature from Germany. The tour stops at book fairs and other destinations abroad. The goal of the exhibition is to present the latest releases, encounter international audiences and create new business.

No other country sells as many foreign rights in children’s and young adult books as Germany, making it the world's leading exporter of the genre. Every publisher can present up to eight new releases each year. In 2023, 13 German publishers were on board. And together they exhibited 74 titles - collected in our Rights Lists Spring & Autumn 2023.

International and wide-ranging

With “German Stories” you can explore Frankfurter Buchmesse’s activities abroad. From specialist programmes to German Collective Stands and the latest industry information – access more information, inspiration and networking. Free of charge and available all year round.

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The digital collection Rights List

In our collection you will find all 64 titles that are part of the "Rights List" in 2024/2025.

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In a nutshell

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Application forms March 2025 - February 2026

Rights List - Application forms

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Rights Lists

Rights List 2024/2025

Here you can learn all about the books on the Rights List or see a list of publishers interested in international contacts.

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Rights List - Spring 2024

Here you can learn all about the books on the Rights List or see a list of publishers interested in international contacts.

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Around the globe with children's books