2019 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award to be announced April 2
Are you hoping for a familiar favorite or a total surprise? On Tuesday, April 2, the ALMA jury will name the person or persons who will receive the world’s most prestigious award in children’s and YA literature and the prize sum of SEK 5 million. Time: Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. Doors will open at approximately 12:45. The press conference will be led by Johar Bendjelloul with a welcome by Swedish Arts Council chair Ulrika Stuart Hamilton. ALMA jury chair Boel Westin will announce the decision of the jury. A full presentation of the laureate will follow. Place: Bio Viktor in Filmhuset (