A new publishing house, On ne compte pas pour du beurre, joins national bookstores with a mission to diversify children's literature through inclusive stories and authentic voices.
Publishing house signs with major distributor
The publishing house On ne compte pas pour du beurre has signed a deal with Harmonia Mundi, a major French distributor, marking a significant step in its growth. This partnership allows the small press, founded in 2020, to transition from self-distribution to selling books in national bookstores.Founders' vision realized
Co-founders Caroline Fournier and Elsa Kedadouche describe the partnership as the realization of a long-held dream. Their publishing house was created through a crowdfunding campaign and operates under an associative status, focusing on children's books that challenge traditional norms.Editorial focus on diversity and inclusion
The editorial line of On ne compte pas pour du beurre avoids moralizing approaches and instead presents diverse family structures and identities as a natural part of children's stories. This approach was inspired by the founders' experience as mothers who noticed a lack of representation of same-sex parenting in children's literature.Strict selection process for content
The publishers prioritize accuracy and sensitivity in their content by working directly with authors and illustrators who are personally connected to the themes they address. They also consult "sensitive readers" to ensure the books reflect the realities of gender, neurodiversity, and family models.Publishers take on writing when needed
In cases where no suitable authors are available for urgent topics, the publishers themselves write the books. Elsa Kedadouche wrote Ma Maman m'a portée dans son cœur, an illustrated album on non-pregnant motherhood, which gained international recognition and helped establish the publishing house's reputation.2026 releases focus on social issues
The fall 2026 catalog includes books on children's rights and women's health. One of the highlights is Être toi: petit manuel pour une vie de famille enfantiste, a 64-page book by Caroline Fournier that encourages children to question blind obedience to parental authority. Another title, Timing parfait, is a graphic novel about a mother's journey through breast cancer during childbirth.
