Announcement 2026
Will it be an author, illustrator, storyteller or reading promoter? For the 2026 award, 263 candidates from 74 countries and regions have been nominated. The new laureate will be announced on April 14 in a live program from Stockholm and at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Curious about the jury’s work?
What is the hardest part of being a jury member? What does the nomination process look like and what does it take to be an ALMA laureate?
Watch our interview with jury member Mårten Sandén
Discover our laureates
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is awarded to authors, illustrators and narrators, but also to people or organizations that work to promote reading.
Find out more about the laureates
