The 2021 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award laureate will be announced on March 30
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, ALMA, 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. This year 262 candidates were nominated from 68 countries. “Now more than ever, children and young people need access to literature that puts the world in perspective. This year's candidates include some of the world’s leading children’s book creators and reading promoters”, says jury chair Boel Westin. Live press conference The