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“Charming… full of polish and physical comedy” – Publisher’s Weekly
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“Charming… full of polish and physical comedy” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Delightful… humorous… bright” – School Library Journal

Premio Publishing & Gozo Books is a publisher of award-winning multicultural and bilingual titles, founded in 2004. The company produces and distributes human-created fiction, nonfiction, and illustrated titles with a focus on cross-cultural, character-rich narratives for all ages.
Premio’s catalog spans bilingual Spanish-English children’s books, YA fiction, STEM titles, immigrant biographies, clean romance, YA western fiction, LGBTQ relationship books, and self-help/nonfiction. Many titles feature characters and contributors from diverse nations, languages, and faith traditions.
Premio’s 300+ products have been praised by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, and ForeWord Reviews, and have received recognition from the Global Book Awards, International Book Awards, Library of Congress, USDA, Alberta Health Services (Canada), and the State of Vermont.
Multicultural mysteries, STEM titles, wordless picture books, chapter books, and bilingual Spanish–English stories for readers ages 2–14, many used in ESL/ELL and dual-language classrooms. Shop at KidsWorldBooks.com.
To Swallow the Earth — a western survival thriller for young adults, winner of the 2016 International Book Award. Available at KidsWorldBooks.com and major retailers.
Clean romance, western fiction, and short story collections, including A Sky So Big and Horse & Dog: Adventures in Early California.
Biography, immigrant narratives, children’s nonfiction, and publishing guidance for adults: KidsWorldBooks.com
Candid titles on same-sex relationships and personal identity. Counterintuitive keys for healing relationships and creating deep lasting same-sex bonds—for heterosexuals, married people, singles, LGBTQIA, men, women, etc. Published under the Paths Press imprint, includes Abundant Paths (2025 Global Book Award, nonfiction) and God Adores You. Shop at PathsPress.com.
The best curated reading lists for kids are organized by reading level, age, and subject—helping parents, teachers, and librarians quickly find engaging books that build literacy, support learning, and match a child's interests.
Printable, low-prep teacher guides, STEM lesson plans, bilingual classroom resources, and homeschool extensions help students build reading, communication, sequencing, comprehension, vocabulary, storytelling, and writing skills (discussion prompts for children ages 2–15).
These guides help you find the right books and activities for every stage of learning. Most are free. They’re used in classrooms, homes, and libraries around the world. KidsWorldBooks.com
Premio Publishing titles are available through major distributors and retailers worldwide, including:
Amazon / Kindle • Apple Books • Árvore • Barnes & Noble • EBSCO • Everand • Follett • Gardner’s • Google Books • Hertzberg / Perma-Bound • Ingram • Kobo • Libraria • Library Direct • Mackin • MagicBlox • Mindworks • OverDrive • Palace • Powell’s • Target.com • Walmart.com
Also available directly through KidsWorldBooks.com, PathsPress.com, and Amazon. No AI.
Premio Publishing always has free books at KidsWorldBooks.com and regularly offers free Kindle titles (search “Karl Beckstrand” on Amazon).
For speaking inquiries, consultation, publishing workshops/panels, or media interviews, contact Publisher Karl Beckstrand
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