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The award The laureates Nomination The jury Inspire young readers ALMA Talks

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The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was created in 2002 by the Swedish government to promote every child’s right to great stories. This global award is given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature. With a prize of five million Swedish kronor, it is the largest award of its kind. Administrated by the Swedish Arts Council.

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Start / The laureates / Guus Kuijer / Acceptance Speech Kuijer

Acceptance Speech Kuijer

Acceptance speech by Guus Kuijer at the Award Ceremony at Stockholms Consert Hall, May 28 2012.