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Mildred L. Batchelder Award for an outstanding children’s book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States: “Houses with a Story: A Dragon’s Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore” is the 2024 Batchelder Award winner. Originally published in Japanese as “Houses with a Story,” the book was written by Seiji Yoshida, illustrated by Seiji Yoshida, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash and published by Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams.

Mildred L. Batchelder Award

Mildred L. Batchelder Award for an outstanding children’s book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States: “Croco,” published by Tapioca Stories. Originally published in Spanish as “Croco,” the book was written and illustrated by Azul López and translated by Kit Maude.

Batchelder Honor Books

“The Adventures of Cipollino,” published by Enchanted Lion Books, written by Gianni Rodari, illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova and translated by Antony Shugaar; “From Memen to Mori,” published by Yen Press, written and illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake and translated by Ajani Oloye; “Picking Tea with Baba,” published by Charlesbridge, written by Xu Bin, illustrated by Yu Yin and translated by Shan Chen; and “Pilgrim Codex,” published by Em Querido, an imprint of Levine Querido, written by Vivian Mansour, illustrated by Emmanuel Valtierra and translated by Carlos Rodríguez Cortez.