Who will receive the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2026?
The new laureate will be announced on April 14 at 13.00 CEST in a live program from Stockholm and at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Will it be an author, illustrator, storyteller or reading promoter? For the 2026 award, 263 candidates from 74 countries and regions have been nominated.
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.
Watch the announcement
Watch the announcement live on the award website
The webcast will begin on April 14 at 13.00 CEST.