International
May 15, 2026
April 3, 2026
5,000,000 SEK
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. Above all else, it highlights the importance of reading, today and for future generations.
Generally one award annually but twice there have been two winners.
