The ACBD selection committee has officially announced the five nominees for the 2026 Youth Prize. This award focuses on recognizing original and impactful comics written in French that are intended for younger audiences. The titles currently in competition are Le Buveur d’encre, Luminous, L’Épée intérieure, Marly ou la neige en été, and Oscar et la fille de l’île fantôme. Members of the ACBD will evaluate these works by considering their graphic quality and narrative strength. The final winner is set to be revealed on November 28 during the Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse held in Montreuil. This event continues the tradition of highlighting excellence in youth literature within the comic medium. Which of these nominated titles are you most interested in reading? Source: Comixtrip, "ACBD Youth Prize 2026: The Five Finalists Announced" (2026-10-14) —…
