This move was quite expected. More than 20 years, the publishing house publishes non-fiction books for children and adults. They have a separate area “Alpina.Children”, and now there will be a special Department, “al Z”, which will be responsible for youngadult literature.
“Romance, adventure, noble heroes, wonders, desperate struggle with evil and in the end the victory of good. That’s what attracted me to literature when I was a teenager? – says the General Director of the publishing group “Alpina”, Alexey Ilyin. Since then, much time has passed, but I still like fantasy and science fiction, and romantic ideals that were formed through books, still with me. In the “Alpina” work for romantics who are fans of the genre and offer readers new and innovative”.
According to him, they will publish not only works by internationally renowned authors, but also young talented writers primarily from Russia. Ilyin notes that in their books a vivid imagination combined with perfect style.
to Lead a new teen area will Anastasia Markelova. “We like to read about people like us, people who face similar challenges and deal with them. We find this kind of support. And because books youngadult interesting to readers of any age because we are growing and changing life. Make mistakes, make choices and become better and stronger of its former self,” she says.
the target readers of the new direction of Anastasia explains: “youngadult is an English – language concept, unique in the Russian there. Books for Teens tend to have a age limit of 12+, and youngadult interesting and those who are older, including adults. We orientirueshsya on the audience 12+, although some of our books for older children. In General we can say that our book will be of interest to girls and boys aged 12+ and those who are older”.
According to her, the main heroes of the youngadult books are typically teenagers who face challenges and look for solutions. “These problems, usually very close to the reader and help him find answers to his questions, including “Who am I and what am I”,” adds Anastasia Markelova.
the Book “al Z” is necessary for the young generation of landmarks, the award-winning authors, a strong and interesting characters, unusual plots, do not let go until the last page. This unexpected endings or the story continued. These stories about almost every one of us. Should only need to include fantasy and to move into the world of vampires, dragons, and powerful alchemists.
to go on this fantastic journey, just open the book.
“a Pinch of magic” 12 +
Michelle Harrison
M.: al’pina.Children series Alpina-Z, 2020
a Bestseller Michelle Harrison”13 treasures” was translated into 17 languages. And in 2020 its book is in the shortlist for the British national book award.
the Main character 13-year-old Betty and her sisters trapped by an ancient curse. To win, they will have to risk everything and make something that is not even adults. This is a story about courage and the desire for freedom, friendship and mutual assistance.
“the World of gaps: New rules,”12 +
Ian Lett
M.: al’pina. Children series Alpina-Z, 2020
Winner of the Russian national literary prize “New fiction” Yana was Letsoalo in his book the world is post-apocalyptic Russia. The main enemies of mankind – scary monsters enter our world through the “loopholes” offered by any electric device. Therefore, the use of electricity is strictly prohibited. To return to the world still look only 16-year-old Kaya and 15-year-old Artem. To solve the mystery of “holes” they go into a journey full of dangers.
“the Light book: the Apprentice paladin” 12 +
Danielchan
M.: al’pina. Children series Alpina-Z, 2020
Daniel Kahlin is the youngest fiction writer in Russia, author of 5 books and the participant of the project “Battle of the Novels” (CWS). ABS. For his works, wrote positive reviews of Sergei Lukyanenko, Dmitry Bykov, Lyudmila Ulitskaya or. This year his book “the black book: the Magical Exploration” included in the long list of awards ABS.
Trainee paladin Elidar trying to understand a very difficult questions – what is good and evil, light and darkness, love and hate. The answers, he will look for in a Dark forest, a mysterious town and the castle of the vampires. But it’s worth it to find your own path.
