Astrid LindgrenAstrid LindgrenMemorialMemorial

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INTRO

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NAMeD OF

Astrid Lindgren

•One of the world's most widely translated writers

•Best known for her “Pippi Longstocking” books

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FOUNDeD BY

The Swedish GovernmentThe Swedish Government

IN

2002

TO…(The year of her death)

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q To honor Astrid Lindgren memory

q To promote interest in children's &young adult literature globally

q To strengthen children’s right worldwide

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The prize money:

SEK 5 MILLION(~760000 USD or

EUR 570000)

laureatelaureate CHOSeN

BY

The Swedish Arts Council

The Swedish Arts Council

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CRITeRION

“In the spirit of Astrid Lindgren”

Living person

Life-time Achievement

“Safeguard democratic values”

Nominated by organization worldwide

Prize-winner 6© by alma.kidsbookspace.com

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WINNer & Works2012 - Guus Kuijer2012 - Guus Kuijer

2011 - Shauntan2011 - Shauntan

2013 - Isol2013 - Isol

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AN AWARDAN AWARD from

the Swede to

the World

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“A childhood without books would be no childhood at all. It would be like being shut out of the enchanted land where the rarest of all joys can be found.”

QUOTe

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Astrid Lindgren

“A childhood without books would be no childhood at all. It would be like being shut out of the enchanted land where the rarest of all joys can be found.”

QUOTe

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Astrid Lindgren