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The 2027 Prix Albertine Jeunesse Shortlist

Presented by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Albertine Books, and the Agency for French Education Abroad, the Prix Albertine Jeunesse is an annual young readers choice award that invites children from ages 3 to 11 to vote for their favorite book from a selection of Francophone youth literary works translated in English.  

The program is open to the network of accredited French schools (AEFE-FISNA) and all American public schools with a French section/program. 

The 2027 Shortlist

This year’s selection was made by a committee that includes the staff of Albertine Books in New York, the AEFE network of North America, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, and the French Embassy in Canada. The selected books are divided into three categories according to age groups: 3-5 years; 6-8 years; 9-11 years. 

3-5 years old: 

  • Ensemble / Alone & Together by Emilie Chazerand and Amandine Piu, translated by Meredith Mundy (La Martinière Jeunesse / Abrams) 
  • Le poisson-fesse / Buttfish by Amandine Pinson and Magali Le Huche, translated by Yasemin Uçar (Les fourmis rouges / Kids Can Press) 
  • Quatre Pattes / On All Fours by Gaëtan Dorémus, translated by Emilie Robert Wong (Le Rouergue / Enchanted Lion) 

6-8 years old: 

9-11 years old: 

Resources for Teachers

Learn more about engaging students in the program via this dedicated website for teachers. 

Starting in September 2026, teachers can register their students to vote in the next round of the Prix Albertine Jeunesse. 

Registration

Registration is open until December 16: 

  • For accredited French schools – AEFE-FISNA, register here. 
  • For public schools with a French section/program, register here.

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