Verlag an der Ruhr GmbH

“Keiner darf zurückbleiben" (No one should be left behind) – this has been the guiding principle of Verlag an der Ruhr, based in Mülheim, for over 40 years. Educators from all fields and school types, early childhood educators, dedicated parents, as well as children and young people, will find here teaching and learning materials that stand the test of everyday practice. At Verlag an der Ruhr, every step of the production process – from the first concept to the finished publication – is carried out by practitioners, for practitioners. The publisher’s strengths lie in its quick response to current needs, its courage to tackle challenging topics, and its materials that encourage independent and self-directed learning.

Supporting educators in their daily work has always been a heartfelt mission for this Ruhr-area publishing house. It provides creative, easy-to-implement, and didactically sound materials designed for real-life classroom and educational practice. This strong focus on practical relevance and the close connection with educators’ work on the ground remain central to the publisher’s philosophy today. Most of the authors come from educational practice themselves and often collaborate with teachers and early childhood professionals to create materials that can be directly applied in everyday work.

Around 50 employees in Mülheim ensure that Verlag an der Ruhr continues to grow and evolve. With most departments housed under one roof, every product is developed, designed, and published with great dedication—from the initial idea to the finished result.

Across the entire publishing program—from the “live love teach” series, featuring beautiful things for teachers’ daily lives, to the digital whiteboard tool TAFINO—one thing remains true: it is the publisher’s passion to create products that make educators’ lives easier, add a touch of color to their everyday routines, and help them meet the many challenges of working in schools, daycare centers, and youth work.