Gaëlle Tertrais wins Prix Saint-Exupéry Jeunesse 2026

Gaëlle Tertrais has been named the winner of the Prix Saint-Exupéry Jeunesse for her work, “Les Enlumineuses, Il faut sauver Jeanne d’Arc,” published by Editions Emmanuel Jeunesse. The book is described as a medieval adventure for readers aged 12 and up, exploring themes of feminine vocation and individual mission inspired by Edith Stein.

Isabelle Stock was also recognized for her book, “Marie Curie au service de la science,” published by Editions Plein Vent. Part of the “Héros et héroïnes d’aujourd’hui” collection, this fictionalized biography focuses on a specific period in Marie Curie’s life from 1891 to 1906, emphasizing historical and scientific accuracy.