Presentation of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2023

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, short ALMA, is one of the most important international awards for children's literature. This year it goes to the American author Laurie Halse Anderson. The ALMA jury explains its decision to award the prize as follows: "In her densely written novels for young adults, Laurie Halse Anderson gives voice to the search for meaning, identity, and truth, both present and past."

As part of the award's weeklong celebration and events, the International Youth Library will host a celebration event honoring the award winner. We look forward to an interesting evening with a conversation with the author, a short reading, and musical interludes.

Due to limited seating, we ask for registration at anmeldung@ijb.de or by phone at (089) 891211-0.

An event in cooperation with the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Swedish Cultural Council.

Photo: Laurie Halse Anderson (c) Randy Fontanilla