Section 1

This Ordinance contains the regulations regarding
the literary award in memory of Astrid Lindgren.

Section 2

The literary award will be awarded to authors
whose writing has produced literature for children
and young people of the highest artistic quality
and in the deeply humanistic spirit associated with
Astrid Lindgren. The prize may also be awarded to
individuals or others who have made a particularly
valuable contribution to promoting reading among
children and young people. It may also be awarded
for storytelling and to illustrators.

Section 3

The prize may be awarded to one or more recipients. It shall be
awarded irrespective of the recipient's nationality.

It may not be awarded posthumously.

Section 4

The prize is to be awarded annually. The prize money
amounts to five million Swedish kronor.

Section 5

A special jury at the National Council for Cultural Affairs is
responsible for nominating and selecting winners. The jury
shall have an office to provide it with administrative support.

Section 6

The jury shall comply, where applicable,
with only the following provisions
contained in the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223):

- Sections 11 and 12 on disqualification,

- Section 18 on voting.

Section 7

The Swedish National Council for Cultural Affairs may issue
any regulations required for the enforcement of this Ordinance.

Section 8

Decisions pursuant to this Ordinance may not be appealed.