El Cep i la Nansa edicions

El Cep i la Nansa edicions is an independent publishing house founded in 1979 in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, by, among others, Francesc de Paula Mestres. It began with a commitment to local publishing, specifically books tied to the popular culture of the Garraf region, and over time became one of the most important references in Catalonia for the quality and content of its editions. Its catalogue expanded from Garraf folklore to works disseminating the folklore of all Catalonia, with particularly well-known guides and compilations on gegants (giants), capgrossos (big-heads) and festive figures, including engaging proposals for children, families and schools. The publisher also stands out for its illustrated albums in Catalan, collaborating with authors of international projection such as Anna Llenas, Joan Turu, Sebastià Serra and Mercè Galí. In 2010, the Association of Parents of Deaf Children of Catalonia (APANSCE) awarded El Cep i la Nansa the APANSCE 2010 prize for its Ginjoler collection — quality books adapted to Catalan sign language and accompanied by audiovisual resources, which have become an essential tool for literacy and reading promotion among deaf children. In recent years the publisher has gained prominence with stories by journalist and conscious-parenting advisor Míriam Tirado and professional illustrator Joan Turu. These stories address respectful parenting themes such as weaning, managing tantrums, bedtime, the arrival of a new sibling and managing screen use. In this framework, Tinc un volcà was published in 2018, focusing on managing anger through breathing, and in 2023 Tinc un volcà i no vull respirar followed, offering even more options for anger management. The three main axes characterising the publisher are independence (it does not depend on any large publishing group), proximity (authors are accompanied in a close and attentive way) and quality (high-quality projects that seek to become reference titles). In 2010 Carambuco Ediciones was born, publishing some Ginjoler titles in Spanish, adapted to Spanish Sign Language (LSE); the imprint continues to publish a catalogue of children's, young adult and adult literature in Spanish. Prometeu Edicions is also part of El Cep i la Nansa; it is one of the newest imprints and is dedicated to translating works from various languages into Catalan, by authors as recognised as Tennessee Williams, Dario Fo, Paulo Leminski, Joe Orton and Hilda Hilst. Edita.cat is a platform dedicated to publishing editorial projects simply and collectively, connecting writers with future readers with the constant support of El Cep i la Nansa; it gives voice to works that stand out for content and quality, based on real experiences with a strong testimonial component, made possible through crowdfunding. Some books from El Cep i la Nansa, such as Els homes plorem by Joan Turu or Seràs el que vulguis ser by Sandra Alonso, have been translated into several languages including Portuguese, Romanian and Greek. Carambuco's Spanish-language stories have also reached Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay through various distributors. The publisher's official website highlights titles such as El joc de l'oca de la Festa Major, Zombinho, el davanter d'ultratomba, La pitjor colla de la història, Que bé! M'he d'esperar, Tots els monstres van descalços, Olga Xirinacs Petits Poemes and Tinc un volcà Pop-Up, many also available in Spanish.

El Cep i la Nansa edicions was founded in 1979 in Vilanova i la Geltrú by, among others, Francesc de Paula Mestres. It started with a commitment to local publishing, specifically books tied to the popular culture of the Garraf region. Over time, it expanded its scope to publish works disseminating the folklore of all Catalonia, becoming one of the most important references in the country for the quality and content of its editions. Its guides and compilations on gegants, capgrossos and festive figures are particularly well known, including engaging proposals for children, families and schools. The publisher also became notable for its illustrated albums in Catalan, collaborating with authors of international projection such as Anna Llenas, Joan Turu, Sebastià Serra and Mercè Galí. In 2010, the Association of Parents of Deaf Children of Catalonia (APANSCE) awarded El Cep i la Nansa the APANSCE 2010 prize for its Ginjoler collection — quality books adapted to Catalan sign language and accompanied by audiovisual resources, which have become an essential tool for literacy and reading promotion among deaf children. Also in 2010, Carambuco Ediciones was born, publishing some Ginjoler titles in Spanish adapted to Spanish Sign Language (LSE); the imprint continues to publish a catalogue of children's, young adult and adult literature in Spanish. In recent years the publisher has gained prominence with stories by journalist and conscious-parenting advisor Míriam Tirado and professional illustrator Joan Turu. These stories address respectful parenting themes such as weaning, managing tantrums, bedtime, the arrival of a new sibling and managing screen use. In this framework, Tinc un volcà was published in 2018, focusing on managing anger through breathing, and in 2023 Tinc un volcà i no vull respirar followed, offering even more options for anger management. Prometeu Edicions is also part of El Cep i la Nansa; it is one of the newest imprints and is dedicated to translating works from various languages into Catalan, by authors as recognised as Tennessee Williams, Dario Fo, Paulo Leminski, Joe Orton and Hilda Hilst. Edita.cat is a platform dedicated to publishing editorial projects simply and collectively, connecting writers with future readers with the constant support of El Cep i la Nansa; it gives voice to works that stand out for content and quality, based on real experiences with a strong testimonial component, made possible through crowdfunding. Some books from El Cep i la Nansa, such as Els homes plorem by Joan Turu or Seràs el que vulguis ser by Sandra Alonso, have been translated into several languages including Portuguese, Romanian and Greek. Carambuco's Spanish-language stories have also reached Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay through various distributors. The publisher's official website highlights titles such as El joc de l'oca de la Festa Major, Zombinho, el davanter d'ultratomba, La pitjor colla de la història, Que bé! M'he d'esperar, Tots els monstres van descalços, Olga Xirinacs Petits Poemes and Tinc un volcà Pop-Up, many also available in Spanish.

• 2023

  Published Tinc un volcà i no vull respirar, a follow-up offering more options for anger management.

• 2018

  Published Tinc un volcà, a story about managing anger through breathing.

• 2010

  Awarded the APANSCE 2010 prize by the Association of Parents of Deaf Children of Catalonia for the Ginjoler collection.

• 2010

  Carambuco Ediciones was born, publishing Ginjoler titles in Spanish adapted to Spanish Sign Language (LSE).

• 1979

  Founded in Vilanova i la Geltrú by, among others, Francesc de Paula Mestres.

Independent Catalan publisher focused on popular culture, illustrated children's books and conscious parenting, with a commitment to independence, proximity and quality.

• Ginjoler collection

  Quality books adapted to Catalan sign language with audiovisual resources, awarded the APANSCE 2010 prize.

• Tinc un volcà

  A 2018 story focusing on managing anger through breathing, by Míriam Tirado and Joan Turu.

• Tinc un volcà i no vull respirar

  A 2023 follow-up offering more options for anger management.

• El joc de l'oca de la Festa Major

  A festive version of the traditional game of the goose featuring giants, dragons and singular figures of Catalan festivals, illustrated by JuanolO.

• Zombinho, el davanter d'ultratomba

  Part of the Monstruós F.C. series, also available in Spanish.

• La pitjor colla de la història

  Seventh adventure of the gang, featuring pirates Anne Bonny, John the Calico and Mary Read, also available in Spanish.

• Que bé! M'he d'esperar

  A story helping children face waiting moments positively, also available in Spanish.

• Tots els monstres van descalços

  A pop-up story revealing a curious and slightly smelly secret, also available in Spanish.

• Olga Xirinacs Petits Poemes

  A special illustrated edition gathering a selection of poems by Olga Xirinacs on the theme of the sea.

• Tinc un volcà Pop-Up

  A pop-up version of the popular story by Míriam Tirado and Joan Turu.

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