Announcement 2026
The 2026 laureate, the Canadian illustrator and picture book artist Jon Klassen, was announced on April 14 at a press conference in Stockholm and at the Children's Book Fair in Bologna. Here you can watch the announcement as well as a presentation of Jon Klassen's works.
Announcement of the laureate by jury chair Boel Westin
Presentation of the laureate by jury member Björn Sundmark
Precision, emotion and inventive wit
Jon Klassen is a Canadian illustrator and picture book artist. His breakout book "I Want My Hat Back" (2011) is a layered, ingeniously told tale of ownership and morality. Klassen's body of work forms a subtle, astute, and humorous investigation into existential questions, where feelings of anticipation, suspense, and shock play a central role.
Discover Jon Klassen