Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is a prestigious international prize recognizing outstanding achievements in children’s and young adult literature and storytelling. Named after the renowned Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, the award honors creators—writers, illustrators, and storytellers—whose work promotes imagination, empathy, and cultural understanding. It aims to celebrate the power of storytelling to inspire young minds worldwide and to support the growth of high-quality literature for children and teens. The winner receives a substantial monetary prize and global recognition, helping to promote literary excellence and diverse voices in children’s literature.