Welcome
We are AuroraEdge
"AuroraEdge is a publishing house built on stories, research, and heart, where old European tales and myths meet the voices of a new generation. Founded in 2023 in the beautiful Limburg region as a technology and education venture, we've since carried that same mission forward differently: through storytelling, independent research, and continued support for youth across Europe, so they can carve their own path and build a confident, successful future."
Partnered with
Dog Shelter
Hug a Stray
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Stories For and By Youth
We produce fiction books designed to entertain and inspire a love of reading, while also making it easier to talk about difficult topics. Because no one should have to feel alone with their insecurities or their inner world. We do this in two ways: we publish stories from young and indie authors we believe in, and we release original in-house productions that reflect the values we stand for as an organization.
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Community & Charity Work
Beyond books, we believe in giving back. We proudly design, fund, and maintain websites for nonprofits across Europe, helping them grow their reach and impact. Our largest ongoing partnership is with Hug a Stray (Greek Tails), a Greek dog shelter whose website we designed and maintain with love. Before that, we supported several youth sports associations in a similar spirit, providing both funding and hands-on help to give them the visibility and tools they needed to thrive.
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Independent Research & Publications
We conduct independent research into issues we truly care about, driven by relentless motivation and energy from research all the way through to publication, including as an independent book publisher. Our goal is simple: to shine a light on the issues affecting young people and work together to address them, both on a personal and societal level.
Meet our Team
Dynamic, driven & inspiring: with a heart for the future!
Lasse Van der Leek
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Billal Boulakhrif
Honorary co-founder
Chief Publishing Officer
Jasper Bakker
Editorial Directeur
Mirko Gril
Technical Advisor
Coming Soon
Meet: Necromancer for a day
(Available only in English)
Azur Aben is an indie fantasy author with a passion for world-building, immersive storytelling, and tabletop role-playing games. Inspired by unforgettable characters and the endless possibilities of shared adventures, he writes stories that invite readers to leave the familiar behind and step into worlds full of mystery, magic, and discovery.
With 'Necromancer for a Day' Azur Aben marks his debut and the beginning of his journey as an author.
Our Bestseller
Our Book: Zij tot Mij
(Available only in Dutch)
In 'Zij tot Mij', Lasse Van der Leek searches for words for what often gets lost in education and mentorship: doubt, vulnerability, and the "not-yet-knowing." Drawing on personal experience and pedagogical reflection, the book unfolds into a powerful case for closeness over correction, and humanity over systems. Using mythic symbolism as a moral language, and closing with a manifesto, sins, and commandments, this collection offers guidance for anyone raising or mentoring young people on the threshold, where a person is still becoming who they are.
Collector's Item
Meet: MBO-woordenboek
(Available only in Dutch)
The 'MBO-woordenboek' is a witty, one-of-a-kind tribute to MBO students, the heart of the Netherlands' vocational education system. This creative, bilingual book celebrates skilled tradespeople as the real-life heroes who keep our society running, written by teachers and students of MBO alike.
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