JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026: Jon Klassen Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly (Online), 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Sullivan, Joanne 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jon Klassen being awarded the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), the world's largest children's book prize, which includes a 5 million Swedish kronor (approximately $530,000) prize. Klassen was selected from 263 nominees across 74 countries for his storytelling and illustrations that offer nuanced perspectives on human experience. Born in Canada, Klassen is known for his Hat Trilogy and has received several prestigious awards, including the Caldecott Medal. The ALMA honors creators who contribute to children's literature in the spirit of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, whose work has had a lasting global impact. The award ceremony is scheduled for late May in Sweden. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly (Online). 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:193088379
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