Elena Perikleous nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Elena Perikleous, who currently serves as the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus and is an accomplished author of over 30 books, has been officially nominated for the prestigious 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). Her candidacy was submitted by the Cyprus Association of Books for Children and Young Adults.

Perikleous is among 277 candidates from 80 countries and regions vying for the recognition. This international award, established by the Swedish government in 2002 to honor the legacy of author Astrid Lindgren, recognizes significant contributions to children's and young adult literature and the promotion of reading. The winner will be officially announced in Stockholm on April 6, 2027. Previous recipients include Canadian author and illustrator Jon Klassen, who won the award in 2026.