We are delighted to announce that The Universal Reading Foundation for the second year in a row it was included w among the nominees to the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Literary Award (#ALMA)!✨📚
The ALMA Awards, established in honor of the outstanding Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, annually recognize authors, illustrators, storytellers and organizations that promote reading around the world.
This unique distinction highlights how important reading is – both for current and future generations.
In this year's edition, the nominees were: 263 candidates from 74 countries, including 78 new names
and organization. The winner will be announced during a press conference in Stockholm, which will take place
April 14, 2026. The event will be broadcast live on the organizer's website.
For the Universal Reading Foundation, this nomination is a great honor and motivation to continue working to promote reading – this extraordinary „superpower” that changes the world and the future of children.
We thank everyone who supports our mission and believes that reading matters. Together, we can make reading a daily miracle for every child.