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Key dates spring 2015

March 31

This year’s laureate is presented at 1:00 pm CET at the National Library of Sweden. The announcement is broadcast live on www.alma.se/en and streamed live to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Italy.

April 9

The laureate/s is presented at the Swedish Institute for Children’s Books in Stockholm. Open to the public. Admission free but limited seating.

May 25 – June 1

Award week including seminars, lectures, workshops and meetings with press and media.

June 1

Award Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

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André Vifot Haas

Press contact Communications Officer 0046 76-540 10 33

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.

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Kulturrådet, Borgvägen 1-5, Box 27215
102 53 Stockholm
Sweden
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