{"id":9747,"date":"2026-04-20T14:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarpod.fr\/blue-stars-prize-2026-18-ocean-themed-books-in-the-running-actualite-coml\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:32:50","slug":"blue-stars-prize-2026-18-ocean-themed-books-in-the-running-actualite-coml","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarpod.fr\/en\/blue-stars-prize-2026-18-ocean-themed-books-in-the-running-actualite-coml\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Stars Prize 2026: 18 ocean-themed books in the running – actualit\u00e9.coml"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”30px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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The G\u00e9n\u00e9ration Mer collective is relaunching the Blue Stars Literary Prize for a second edition dedicated to the ocean. Eighteen works have been selected for 2026 across six categories, from picture books for the youngest readers to science communication titles. The public is invited to vote until September 5 on the prize\u2019s website, ahead of an awards ceremony announced for early October 2026 in Dijon, as part of the festival Les \u00c9crans de l\u2019aventure. In parallel, presentations and activities are planned in several cities to accompany the selection. <\/div>\n
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G\u00e9n\u00e9ration Mer is maintaining the prize\u2019s principle: offering a selection of works devoted to the maritime world and opening the vote to readers. It is presented as an initiative intended to circulate sea-related stories among a broad audience, in mainland France as well as overseas. The organizers emphasize the diversity of formats selected, from novels to graphic novels, including children\u2019s books and scientific works. <\/div>\n
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The selection includes 18 titles divided into six categories: Little Ones, Children, Teenagers, Graphic Novels, Adults, and Science Communication. Each category includes three works. The jury, made up of 27 figures from different fields, notably brings together writers, scientists, teachers, science communicators, and professionals linked to the maritime sector. It is chaired by Anne-France Didier. <\/div>\n
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The works selected for the 2026 edition:<\/div>\n
Open Water Swim – Val\u00e9rie Michel – Le Diplodocus<\/div>\n
Oceans – How Do Waves Form? – Pauline Payen – Gallimard Jeunesse <\/div>\n
Under the Ocean: Search for the Most Fascinating Animals – Peggy Nille – Actes Sud Jeunesse<\/div>\n
WRECKS – David Marchand, Guillaume Pr\u00e9v\u00f4t – Actes Sud Jeunesse<\/div>\n
Plankton – Isabelle Collioud – Les \u00e9ditions Panthera<\/div>\n
Nosy Komba – Axelle Rallier du B\u00e2ty – Self-published<\/div>\n
Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature of the Deep – Tania K. Roxborogh, translated by Christine Roth – Au vent des \u00eeles<\/div>\n
The Buccaneers of the Chemical Sea – Marguerite Imbert – Gallimard Jeunesse<\/div>\n
Perseverance on a Mission. Heading for Greenland! – Elsa P\u00e9ny-Etienne – Michel Lafon <\/div>\n
Two Women – A Story of Mary Read and Anne Bonny – Arnaud Le Gou\u00ebfflec, Laurent Richard – \u00c9ditions Gl\u00e9nat<\/div>\n
History of the Sea – Matz, J\u00f6rg Mailliet – Les Ar\u00e8nes<\/div>\n
The Long Route – Bernard Moitessier, Younn Locard, St\u00e9phane Melchior – Gallimard<\/div>\n
EIAO – Marin Ledun – Au vent des \u00eeles<\/div>\n
To the End of the Ocean – Arthur Rog\u00e9 – \u00c9ditions du Gros CaillouSomewhere at Sea – D\u00f6rte Hansen, translated by Elisabeth Landes – Stock<\/div>\n
The Discreet Ones – Dreams of Sea Turtles – David Gr\u00e9millet – Actes Sud<\/div>\n
Sharks and Rays of R\u00e9union Explained for the Curious – Maella Winkler, St\u00e9phanie Dalleau-Coudert – Chakouat \u00e9ditions – Marmailles doc<\/div>\n
Depths – The Secrets of the Deep Sea – Sophie Gambardella, Pascale Ricard, S\u00e9verine Martini – CNRS \u00c9ditions<\/div>\n
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Reader voting is open until September 5 on the dedicated website. A winner is to be designated in each of the six categories based on the number of votes received. The awards ceremony is scheduled for early October 2026 in Dijon, during the 35th Les \u00c9crans de l\u2019aventure festival, organized by La Guilde. <\/div>\n
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Events announced ahead of the awards ceremony<\/div>\n
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Several events are expected to accompany this edition in the coming months. A presentation of the prize is scheduled for April 24 in Vesoul, at Majestic Espace des lumi\u00e8res, at the initiative of the Lions Club. Another presentation of the selection is announced for June 6, also in Vesoul, at the departmental media library, on the occasion of the Jeunesse fair. The awards ceremony in Dijon is to conclude this calendar. <\/div>\n
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Beyond the dates already announced, G\u00e9n\u00e9ration Mer says it wants to keep the prize alive in bookshops, media libraries, schools, and other cultural venues. The organizers mention meetings with authors, public readings, and activities centered on the ocean. The call is also addressed to local authorities, libraries, bookshops, teachers, and project leaders. They are invited to relay the selection, highlight the works, and encourage voting. <\/div>\n
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The jury chair, Anne-France Didier, is keen to place this edition in a dual register, both literary and environmental. \u201cThe selected works reveal both the beauty of the ocean and the urgency of the challenges it faces. An infinite source of inspiration and emotion, the sea opens us to new horizons while also calling our attention to major issues.\u201d <\/div>\n
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Last year, the Blue Stars Prize 2025 recognized several works related to the maritime world: Lamer, la nuit by Carine Prache (Little Ones category), La Vie marine by Alessia Bacchi and Antoine Dor\u00e9 (Children), Oxcean by Nicolas Michel (Teenagers), \u00c9couter les eaux vives by Emmanuelle Favier (Adults), Les tortuesmarines, 80 cl\u00e9s pour comprendre by J\u00e9r\u00f4me Bourjea, Hendrik Sauvignet and St\u00e9phane Ciccione (Science Communication), as well as the Overseas Favorite awarded to Souffle de la vague by Ingrid Astier.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_global_section id=”6550″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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