We are a small Czech independent publishing house based in Prague.
Stories are our passion.
For inquiries, please contact our team: rights@yactu.cz
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The Deadliest Wish by Pavla Leitgebova
The Deadliest Wish by Pavla Leitgebova
A young emperor, destined to die, is forced to join forces with a powerful witch in order to rewrite his destiny. Highly commercial stand-alone romantasy novel inspired by Slavic mythology perfect for readers of Leigh Bardugo or Shelby Mahurin.
Full manuscript in English available. More information are available here.
For a full manuscript, please get in touch with our team.
Just Flap Your Wings by Sara Topinkova
Just Flap Your Wings by Sara Topinkova
A high school girl transfers to a new school and forms an unexpected friendship with two very different boys. This contemporary novel that delves into themes of first love, heartbreak, new beginnings, and mental health. The story also explores the theme of sexual violence, highlighting the main character’s emotional journey as she tries to heal after those close to her downplayed the gravity of what had happened.
The book is a national YA bestseller and a TikTok sensation. The author's second novel, set in the same universe, was awarded the title of "Best Czech YA Book of 2024" (Humbook Awards 2024).
Sample chapters in English available.
For more information, please get in touch with our team.
A young maid communicates with spirits which draws the attention of both the elite and the dark forces. Historical fantasy novel set in the 19th-century city of Olomouc by acclaimed Czech novelist Lenka Polačkova (Olmütz).
Sample chapters in English and more information are available here.
For a full manuscript, please get in touch with our team.
Short comics about the lives of bookworms.
Sample comics in English and more information are available here.
For a full manuscript, please get in touch with our team.
About us
About us
YA čtu is a small Czech independent publishing house focusing on young adult and new adult books written by Czech authors. We believe that even a small country like ours can produce world-class literature with strong commercial potential. We publish only a handful of titles each year, but each one is crafted with care, passion, and a commitment to excellence. In Czech, YA čtu is pronounced 'já čtu', which means 'I read' – a simple phrase that reflects our mission to inspire a new generation of readers.
Authors Lenka Polackova, Sara Topinkova, Al Straubová and Adela Rosipalova – YA čtu con 2025
Illustrator Radsi knihu after winning "The Best Czech Cover of 2023" for Věk přízraků (The Age of Spirits) – HumbookAwards 2023
Illustrator Gottmi and social media team of YA čtu – YA čtu con 2025
Book festival YA čtu con 2025
Launch of Z pera knihomolu (Written by Bookworms) – Palac knih Luxor, 2023
Sara Topinkova signing – YA čtu con 2025
Authors Sara Topinkova, Lenka Polackova, illustrators Gottmi and Radsi knihu – Book World Prague 2024
Our story
Our story
YA čtu publishing house was established in 2021. We were born out of an Instagram project focusing on young adult and new adult books that brought together readers, authors, editors and illustrators. The popularity we gained led us to embark on a very ambitious project – we decided to become a publishing house. Our first release, Alespoň prozatím (At Least for Now) by Amelia Salinger, turned out to be a huge success, and our second book, Stačí mávnout křídly (Just flap your wings) by Sara Topinkova, became our first national bestseller. Since then, we have continued to grow – publishing acclaimed YA and NA novels and launching our own annual book festival, YA čtu con. We’re proud to take part in major literary events, including the Svět knihy (Book World Prague) fair and one international book fair each year, representing Czech literature at the collective Czech stand – usually at the Frankfurter Buchmesse or the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Foreign rights team
Foreign rights team
Michaela Macakova
Foreign Rights Manager
Lucie Stulerova
Foreign Rights Assistant
Eliska Prochazkova
Foreign Rights Coordinator
Contact
Contact
E-mail: rights@yactu.cz
Address: YA čtu s.r.o., Miloše Havla 1246/3, Hlubočepy, 152 00 Praha 5, Czechia
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