The World's Largest Children's Literature Award

Award Week

Gala Night for Children's Literature

The Award Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall brought approximately 900 artists, teachers, politicians, librarians, and authors together in a celebration of the Tamer Institute and children's literature.

The evening was designed to showcase the work of the Tamer Institute, and also to entertain and involve the audience. Minister for Culture Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth gave a speech in honour of the Institute, who's representative then recieved the award from the hand of H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria.

Swedish journalist John Chrispinsson was the compére, and Nina Ramsby, Salem Al Fakir and Moussa Elias were among the entertainers.

Speeches

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) is the world's largest prize for children's and young adult literature. The award, which amounts to SEK 5 million, is awarded annually to a single recipient or to several. Authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and those active in reading promotion may be rewarded. The award is designed to promote interest in children's and young adult literature, and in children's rights, globally. An expert jury selects the winners from candidates nominated by institutions and organisations worldwide. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is administered by the Swedish Arts Council.

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Swedish Arts Council
P.O.Box 272 15
102 53 Stockholm

Visit: Borgvägen 1–5, Stockholm
Telephone: +46 (0)8-519 264 00
Fax: +46 (0)8-519 264 99
E-mail: literatureaward@alma.se