Mårten Sandén

When and where do you most like to read?

"Preferably for a few hours at night before I fall asleep, but in reality, I read all the time, everywhere. I try to always keep a book in my pocket or on my phone."

What’s your top tip for getting children excited about reading?

"Show them that you, yourself, enjoy reading, especially if you’re a father. Also, read out loud to them every night, from the time they’re small."

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Rewarding the highest-quality work demands an expert knowledge of international children’s and YA literature as well as children’s rights and children’s reading. The twelve-member expert jury has the challenging but pleasant task of evaluating some of the world's most prominent candidates each year and selecting a laureate.

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