We want our readers to see new books of struggle, of hope, of overcoming the odds. We aim to reach everyone with humorous, engaging, uplifting, and insightful books.
Which begs the question: what story are you ready for next?
We are working to build a program where writers representative of marginalized communities can receive commissions to write new adaptations of stories with their own influence and to write books inspired by the traditional stories in whatever way they can imagine the stories going.
What story would you want to retell with your personal spin on it?
What stories do you love that you see yourself in?
Our stories may look familiar to most people, but diving into the images and the words, you’ll discover that our stories reflect the diversity of our readers struggling to see themselves in the pages of our favorites.
We’re a company that tells stories. Our stories may look familiar to most people, but diving into the images and the words, you’ll discover that our stories reflect the diversity of our readers struggling to see themselves in the pages of our favorites.
We wanted to see if we could find new ways to tell the classics, using the same characters such as Carroll’s Alice or Doyle’s Sherlock but as folks from a diversity of backgrounds and upbringings. Why does every Musketeer have to be a white man when they could be Indonesian women?
What stories do you want to see reimagined?
While we at Lang Verhaal want our readers to include the "typical" protagonist, we also wanted them to be from all the other races, genders, and sexualities. That’s why we aim to focus on stories told by those who don't necessarily fit into the usual mold.
What are some of your favorite books with characters who look like you?
First Monday of a new month! Do you have an April reading goal?
Find the perfect gifts for your bookish friends! From mugs to shirts to stickers, we've got something for every book lover!
We all know someone who needs this shirt. Also, who are we kidding, we all know this shirt is for you. Order now!
The perfect mug for your reading beverage is important. Our unique mugs will be an excellent addition to your reading rotation. Shop now!
We are celebrating Women's History Month by combining feminism with the love of literature! Shop all our new looks in our online store all month long!
There are a lot of great books hitting shelves in 2022, including a new YA book from Lisa Doyle in her Snow Ridge Chronicles series. What books are you most looking forward to picking up this year?
This comfy shirt says it all. Hell is Other People for many of us. Shop now!
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
National Hot Tea Day
Celebrate National Hot Tea Day with the perfect mug in hand. Which mug is your favorite?
Unicorns aren't just for kids anymore. This adorable Fletcher the Unicorn backpack is the perfect size and even has a pocket for your laptop. Shop now for a cute and unique back pack you're sure to love.
May your New Year be filled with good books and great lewks!
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season. This time of year can be hard for many, be gentle with yourselves and others as you celebrate this year.
We are reimagining our favorite characters from timeless classics as people from Black or LGBTQ+ communities as well as the many other Communities of Color. What classics would you love to see through a new lens?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Tee
In case you need to hear this today or any other day.
