Inspire young readers

Good literature gives the child a place in the world and the world a place in the child. Find tools and tips that will help you spark young imaginations and fuel the love for reading through Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Take a look at our appreciated reading guides to be used by teachers, librarians or any adult who knows a young person - all for free!

Reading guides

Reading guides to books by ALMA laureates - to be used in book circles, in schools or just as inspiration for further reading.

17 Reasons For Children´s Books

The Swedish Academy for Children's Books provides a pamphlet titled 17 Reasons for Children's Books which has been translated into several languages.

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