Andana Editorial

What Andana Editorial does

Andana Editorial (legal entity Andana Llibres SL) is an independent children's and young adult book publisher founded on 2 April 2009 in Algemesí, Valencia, and headquartered in Picassent, Spain. The company specializes in illustrated albums, juvenile novels, comics, board books, and informational titles in Catalan/Valencian and Spanish, with a derived educational division called Andana Educació that publishes Valencian-language textbooks for Secondary (ESO) and Baccalaureate education, where it holds the largest market share in the segment. Operationally, Andana runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at andana.net (Spanish) and a Catalan-language mirror site, supported by distributor-led wholesale into Spanish and Valencian-region bookstores; international reach is built around annual rights-trading at Frankfurt (5 consecutive years) and Bologna (15 years) book fairs, generating licensing revenue from publishers such as HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, and Walker Books. The catalog comprises 421 published titles with multi-award recognition (10 Premi Llibre Millor Editat awards from the Generalitat Valenciana, plus Premi de la Crítica, Premio Libro del Año, and others), and Andana has built a catalog-acquisition flywheel by co-organizing four municipal literary prizes (Algemesí, Dénia, Cocentaina, Picassent) alongside the Ajuntaments and the Fundació Caixa-Cooperativa.

The business model combines three revenue streams: unit-priced physical book sales through D2C e-commerce (€9.00–€11.95 per title observed, with free shipping above €20 in Spain) and bookstore distributors; one-time licensing royalties from international co-editions of Catalan/Valencian authors into other languages; and educational textbook sales aligned with the new Valencian PAU university entrance requirements. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, led by editor Ricard Peris, with no external investors, no public listing, and no subsidiary structure beyond the single legal entity. Marketing operates through the blog.andana.net content channel, a novedades.andana.net newsletter, an active presence on Twitter/Facebook/YouTube/Instagram, the 'Llegim a l'Andana' educator podcast, and earned media coverage in El País, La Vanguardia, Levante-EMV, and eldiario.es.

Technically, Andana operates a bilingual (Catalan–Spanish) e-commerce platform with SSL-encrypted card payments, PayPal, and bank transfer support, using Google Analytics for traffic measurement. There is no public-facing API, no mobile application, and no AI/ML infrastructure disclosed. Product extensions include the Cuadernos de actividades activity book line and translator-to-translator rights channels; the franchise is built on a curated roster of international illustrated-album authors (notably Oliver Jeffers, whose titles via Andana have contributed to 10M+ global copies sold in 30 languages) alongside locally grown Valencian talent sourced through the prize programs.

Name

Andana Editorial

Legal name

Andana Llibres SL

Website

https://andana.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andana Editorial (Andana Llibres SL) is an independent Catalan/Valencian-language children's and young adult book publisher based in Picassent, Valencia, Spain, serving families, schools, and international rights partners through a 421-title catalog including illustrated albums, comics, and educational textbooks, with market leadership in Valencian Secondary and Baccalaureate textbooks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Multicultural & Bilingual Publishing (MPAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Readers & Chapter Books Publishing (MPAJAFAB), Children’s Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga Publishing (MPAJAFAH), Children’s Reference & Informational Series Publishing (MPAJAFAN), Children’s Activity & Workbook Publishing (MPAJAFAG), Children’s Books & Educational Readers Retail (CRALAAAD)

Keywords

• Children's book publishing
• Illustrated album publishing
• Educational textbook publishing
• International rights licensing
• Catalan language literature

Headquarters

HQ city

Picassent

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Sale of printed children's illustrated albums, juvenile novels, comics, informational books, and educational textbooks in Catalan and Spanish through direct-to-consumer e-commerce on the company website and via distributors to bookstores.
2. International Rights Licensing: Sale of foreign rights for Catalan/Valencian authors to international publishers, including participation in Frankfurt Book Fair to export talent to Europe.
3. Educational Textbook Sales: Sale of Valencian language textbooks for Secondary and Baccalaureate education, making Andana the market leader in Valencian-language educational publishing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Andana Editorial publishes children's and young adult literature in Catalan/Valencian and Spanish, producing illustrated albums, juvenile novels, comics, board books, and informational titles through the Andana Editorial imprint, and Valencian-language secondary and baccalaureate textbooks through the Andana Educació sub-brand. The company sells its books directly to consumers via its bilingual website, through distributors to bookstores, and licenses foreign rights to international publishers at major book fairs.

Product overview

Andana Editorial is a children's book publisher based in Algemesí, Valencia, operating as a unified publishing house that produces multiple related products within the children's literature ecosystem. The core offerings consist of illustrated albums (álbumes ilustrados), children's and young adult books (libros infantiles y juveniles), comics (cómic), and board books (libros de cartón) for younger readers, complemented by informational books (libros informativos) that combine education with engaging visuals. The company operates a specialized educational division called Andana Educació, which publishes Valencian language textbooks for secondary and high school education, holding the largest market share in this segment. Additional products include activity books (cuadernos de actividades) based on popular titles, a literary awards program (Premis Literaris Ciutat d'Algemesí) that fosters new works in Valencian, a blog providing reading and education tips, and a podcast called 'Llegim a l'Andana' targeting educators. The company has published 421 titles over 16 years and exports rights to international publishers through presence at major book fairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andana Educació: Educational division publishing textbooks for teaching Valencian in Secondary and Baccalaureate education.

Products and services

• Illustrated Albums (Álbumes ilustrados)
• Children's and Young Adult Books (Libros infantiles y juveniles)
• Children's and Young Adult Comics (Cómic infantil y juvenil)
• Board Books (Libros de cartón)
• Children's Informational Books (Libros informativos infantiles)
• Activity Books (Cuadernos de actividades)
• Andana Educació (Valencian Language Textbooks)
• Foreign Rights Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• 421 titles published in 16 years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ajuntament de CocentainacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizer of the Premi de Narrativa Fira de Tots Sants de Cocentaina, a biennial literary prize (€6,000) for YA novels in Valencian, open to writers worldwide.
• Ajuntament d'AlgemesícoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Co-organizer of the Premis Literaris Ciutat d'Algemesí since 2009, a flagship literary prize program for children's and YA literature in Catalan/Valencian. Includes the Premi de Narrativa Juvenil Enric Lluch (€3,000) and Premi de Poesia Infantil Fundació Caixa-Cooperativa.
• Fundació Caixa-CooperativacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Premi de Poesia Infantil Fundació Caixa-Cooperativa, part of the Premis Literaris Ciutat d'Algemesí program.
• Ajuntament de DéniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Premi de Narrativa Ciutat de Dénia, a prize for children's and YA fiction in Valencian (€3,000), held annually since 2018.
• Biblioteca Municipal de DéniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer and coordinator of the Premi de Narrativa Ciutat de Dénia literary prize program.
• Ajuntament de PicassentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Premi de Narrativa Juvenil Ciutat de Picassent (€6,000) for young adult novels in Valencian.
• HarperCollinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational publisher partner at Frankfurt Book Fair for rights deals and identification of global literary trends.
• Simon & SchusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational publisher partner at Frankfurt Book Fair for rights deals and co-edition opportunities.
• ScholasticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational publisher partner for acquiring and publishing comic series for early readers and young adults.
• Walker BooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational publisher partner for continuing Andana's catalog of illustrated albums by international authors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Edebé: Major Spanish educational and children's publisher with broad catalog across textbooks and children's literature. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same educational publishing space Andana operates in, with overlapping institutional customer base.
• SM (Ediciones SM): Major Spanish-language educational and children's publisher with global footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in both trade children's books and institutional textbook procurement across Spanish-speaking markets.
• Edelvives: Spanish publisher with significant children's literature and educational textbook divisions. Comparable to Andana's combined trade and educational publishing model, though at substantially larger scale.
• Penguin Random House / Penguin Kids Spain: Global publishing group with significant children's book presence in Spain including illustrated albums and YA. Comparable as a partner/competitor to Andana in international rights deals and shared author portfolios.
• Combel (Editorial Casals): Spanish children's publisher (part of Casals group) producing illustrated albums and children's books in Spanish and Catalan. Comparable as a larger publisher operating in both Spanish and Catalan-language children's markets.

Direct peers

• Thule Ediciones: Spanish independent publisher focused on illustrated albums and children's literature with high editorial quality. Comparable to Andana in size, catalog focus on illustrated picture books, and emphasis on curated international author portfolios.
• Kalandraka: Spanish independent children's book publisher specializing in illustrated albums and picture books, with bilingual Spanish/Galician editions. Comparable to Andana as a similarly-sized regional-language children's publisher with strong catalog depth and international recognition.
• Baula (Edicions Baula): Catalan educational publisher producing textbooks and teaching materials for Catalan-language curricula. Directly comparable to Andana Educació's textbook business, competing in the same institutional procurement channels.
• Libros del Zorro Rojo: Spain/Argentina-based children's picture book publisher specializing in illustrated albums with international authors. Comparable to Andana in illustrated-album focus, international rights activity, and curated editorial approach.
• Takatuka: Catalan children's book publisher based in Barcelona, focused on illustrated albums and translated children's literature. Comparable to Andana as a Catalan-language children's publisher with overlapping author portfolio and shared regional literary ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andanaeditorial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/andanaeditorial
• Facebookfacebook.com/andanaeditorial
• Instagraminstagram.com/andanaeditorial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andana-editorial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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