Our project in a nutshell
Everybody has a right to discover literature and to create stories, irrespective of their socio-economic or cultural background, gender, sexual preference or mental and physical abilities. Yet not all of us have an equal opportunity to do so.
The Europe-wide project Every Story Matters – making books more inclusive wanted to change this by encouraging the creation of more inclusive books for children and young adults, and by providing book professionals (including publishers, librarians and editors) with tools and the strategies needed to become more inclusive and make diversity mainstream.
Take a look at our past activities
Events and activities
Our project activities culminated in October 2022. Feeling nostalgic? Take a look at our past activitiies through the button below.
Germany, Frankfurt
19-23/10/2022
Join us for the Every Story Matters finale at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2022. We will present our project’s results and conclusions, showcase our authors & illustrators and present their stories made during our talent development programme. Drop by for one of our events, network with other professionals interested in inclusive children’s books, and visit us at our stand.
Find inspiration and tricks on our platfrom
Every Effort Matters is a platform designed to unite book professionals and inspire them to exchange experiences and share tips that will help to build a more inclusive book industry.
A lot of diversity is still underrepresented in the literary sector and the stories it produces. We think we can do better. Whether you’re a librarian, an illustrator, a publisher or an organizer of literary events, you can share this commitment. Together we aim to create an inclusive book world, all the way from author to reader. Your contribution, large or small, can make a difference.
Join the movement! Subscribe to our platform, get inspired and share your tips!
Meet our writers & illustrators!
The talent development programme was one of the core activities for Every Story Matters. It allowed us to guide 6 upcoming writers and illustrators in the creation of their first inclusive children’s book.
Get to know our talented creatives and their experience with our project in this video.