The laureates
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is awarded to authors, illustrators and storytellers, but also to people or organizations that work to promote reading. Here you can find out more about all of our laureates!
Photo: Susanne KronholmLaureates
Children create miracles when they read.
Children have the right to great stories
To lose yourself in a story is to find yourself in the grip of an irresistible power. A power that provokes thought, unlocks language and allows the imagination to roam free. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was created in 2002 by the Swedish government to promote every child’s right to great stories.
Find out more about the award
