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We are happy to welcome Johan Rundberg as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Johan Rundberg is an author who primarily writes for children in lower and middle school. He has written the Moonwind & Hoff series about children at the bottom of society in 19th-century Stockholm. The first book in the series, The Night Raven, was awarded the August Prize in 2021 in the category of Swedish children’s and young adult book of the year. Johan Rundberg received the Astrid Lindgren Prize in 2023 for distinguished authorship in children’s and young adult literature. Photo: Ylva Sundgren #astridlindgrenmemorialaward

We are happy to welcome Johan Rundberg as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Johan Rundberg is an author who primarily writes for children in lower and middle school. He has written the Moonwind & Hoff series about children at the bottom of society in 19th-century Stockholm. The first book in the series, The Night Raven, was awarded the August Prize in 2021 in the category of Swedish children’s and young adult book of the year. Johan Rundberg received the Astrid Lindgren Prize in 2023 for distinguished authorship in children’s and young adult literature. Photo: Ylva Sundgren #astridlindgrenmemorialaward

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We are happy to welcome Pernilla Leviner as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Pernilla Leviner is a Professor of Public Law with a focus on children’s rights and social law at the Faculty of Law at Stockholm University. Her research is focused on children’s rights and living conditions, legal relationships between the state, family, and the individual, as well as the responsibilities and powers of authorities. In addition to conducting research and teaching at the university, Pernilla has in recent years had several assignments as an expert in legislative inquiries. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward

We are happy to welcome Pernilla Leviner as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Pernilla Leviner is a Professor of Public Law with a focus on children’s rights and social law at the Faculty of Law at Stockholm University. Her research is focused on children’s rights and living conditions, legal relationships between the state, family, and the individual, as well as the responsibilities and powers of authorities. In addition to conducting research and teaching at the university, Pernilla has in recent years had several assignments as an expert in legislative inquiries. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward

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We are happy to welcome Maria Fröhlich as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Maria Fröhlich is an illustrator, author, and comic book artist. She has written and illustrated the Ruby books, with the first part, Ruby & Lion, published in 2021. She made her U.S. debut with a comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s short story The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury in 2013. Maria is a member of the Swedish Academy for Children’s Books and a professional representative on the subject council at Konstfack, Sweden’s largest university for arts, crafts and design, where she is also a guest lecturer. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward Photo: Kajsa Göransson

We are happy to welcome Maria Fröhlich as a new member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury! Maria Fröhlich is an illustrator, author, and comic book artist. She has written and illustrated the Ruby books, with the first part, Ruby & Lion, published in 2021. She made her U.S. debut with a comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s short story The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury in 2013. Maria is a member of the Swedish Academy for Children’s Books and a professional representative on the subject council at Konstfack, Sweden’s largest university for arts, crafts and design, where she is also a guest lecturer. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward Photo: Kajsa Göransson

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Ben Bowen, CEO of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, shares his tips for teachers and librarians working with multilingual kids: 1. Allow them flexibility and ownership of their journey. 2. Recognize that the ability to tell stories is as important as being able to read them. 3. Encourage them to explore on their own and maintain a positive attitude about it. 4. Focus on what they’re getting right, rather than what they can’t do, and build momentum from there. 5. Acknowledge that there’s no shame in being a slow reader. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #literacy #languages #reading

Ben Bowen, CEO of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, shares his tips for teachers and librarians working with multilingual kids: 1. Allow them flexibility and ownership of their journey. 2. Recognize that the ability to tell stories is as important as being able to read them. 3. Encourage them to explore on their own and maintain a positive attitude about it. 4. Focus on what they’re getting right, rather than what they can’t do, and build momentum from there. 5. Acknowledge that there’s no shame in being a slow reader. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #literacy #languages #reading

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Some photos from the award ceremony. 📷✨ 1. Apart from the prize sum of 5 million SEK, Indigenous Literacy Foundation received a diploma, presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. This year’s diploma is painted by the Sami artist Britta Marakatt-Labba and hand texted by Helena Öhman. 2. The compere for the evening was screenwriter, director and actress Marie Agerhäll. 3. In her welcome speech, Director General of the Swedish Arts Council, Kajsa Ravin, talked about the importance of keeping languages alive. 4. H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. 5. In her congratulatory speech, Swedish Minister for Culture, Parisa Liljestrand praised ILF's innovative and creative activities. 6. Folk musician Sara Parkman provided the musical entertainment. 7. Jury Chair, Boel Westin, held a speech in honor of ILF, which activities are an inspiration for reading promotion work around the world. Photos by Elliot Elliot #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #literature #childrensbooks #literacy #crownprincessvictoria

Some photos from the award ceremony. 📷✨ 1. Apart from the prize sum of 5 million SEK, Indigenous Literacy Foundation received a diploma, presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. This year’s diploma is painted by the Sami artist Britta Marakatt-Labba and hand texted by Helena Öhman. 2. The compere for the evening was screenwriter, director and actress Marie Agerhäll. 3. In her welcome speech, Director General of the Swedish Arts Council, Kajsa Ravin, talked about the importance of keeping languages alive. 4. H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. 5. In her congratulatory speech, Swedish Minister for Culture, Parisa Liljestrand praised ILF's innovative and creative activities. 6. Folk musician Sara Parkman provided the musical entertainment. 7. Jury Chair, Boel Westin, held a speech in honor of ILF, which activities are an inspiration for reading promotion work around the world. Photos by Elliot Elliot #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #literature #childrensbooks #literacy #crownprincessvictoria

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What better way to wrap up the award week than with a trip to Astrid Lindgren’s birthplace, Vimmerby, in the province of Småland? Yesterday, we visited Astrid’s childhood home, Näs, where we were welcomed with a traditional fika featuring cinnamon buns and seven different types of cookies, before receiving a guided tour of the house and the museum. This morning, we had the amazing privilege of strolling around the theme park Astrid Lindgren’s World before opening hours. Of course, we couldn’t resist staying a bit longer after the gates opened to watch the Pippi Longstocking performance! 1. Pippi Longstocking watering her plants at Villa Villekulla. 2. Ben Bowen, Natalie Ahmat and Suzy Wilson from The Indigenous Literacy Foundation together with David and André from the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Office, and Jury member Henry Ascher, in front of Villa Villekulla. 3. Ben, Natalie and Suzy in front of Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home. In the photo is also Henry Ascher from the jury, Anna Aspenskog, guide at Näs, and Sofia Johnsson, Operations Manager. 4. “If I have managed to brighten up even one gloomy childhood – then I’m satisfied.” – quote by Astrid Lindgren. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #astridlindgrensnäs #astridlindgrensvärld #astridlindgren

What better way to wrap up the award week than with a trip to Astrid Lindgren’s birthplace, Vimmerby, in the province of Småland? Yesterday, we visited Astrid’s childhood home, Näs, where we were welcomed with a traditional fika featuring cinnamon buns and seven different types of cookies, before receiving a guided tour of the house and the museum. This morning, we had the amazing privilege of strolling around the theme park Astrid Lindgren’s World before opening hours. Of course, we couldn’t resist staying a bit longer after the gates opened to watch the Pippi Longstocking performance! 1. Pippi Longstocking watering her plants at Villa Villekulla. 2. Ben Bowen, Natalie Ahmat and Suzy Wilson from The Indigenous Literacy Foundation together with David and André from the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Office, and Jury member Henry Ascher, in front of Villa Villekulla. 3. Ben, Natalie and Suzy in front of Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home. In the photo is also Henry Ascher from the jury, Anna Aspenskog, guide at Näs, and Sofia Johnsson, Operations Manager. 4. “If I have managed to brighten up even one gloomy childhood – then I’m satisfied.” – quote by Astrid Lindgren. #astridlindgrenmemorialaward #astridlindgrensnäs #astridlindgrensvärld #astridlindgren

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Children have the right to great stories

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was created in 2002 by the Swedish government to promote every child’s right to great stories. This global award 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. Administrated by the Swedish Arts Council.

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