Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (2007) Winner
Banco del Libro
バンコ・デル・リブロ
Banko deru Riburo
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1960-01-01 （Caracas, Venezuela）
- Nationality
- Venezuela
- Languages
- Spanish
- Residence History
- Caracas (headquarters)
Career
- Occupations
- non-profit organization, children's literature promotion, book exchange centre
- Active Years
- 1960-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Reading Promotion Award | — | — | International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) | 受賞 |
| 2003 | Guust van Wesemael Prize | — | — | International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award | — | — | Swedish Arts Council | 受賞 |
Reading Promotion Award
1988
Organization:
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Result:
受賞
Guust van Wesemael Prize
2003
Organization:
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Result:
受賞
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2007
Organization:
Swedish Arts Council
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Los Mejores Libros Infantiles y Juveniles
1980 award/selectionSince 1980 Banco del Libro has annually selected and published a list of the best children's and young adult books in Spanish, recognizing literary quality and contribution to reading promotion.
reading promotionquality assessment in children's literaturesupport for Spanish-language publishing
Community Reading Promotion Projects
1960 project/programA set of long-term initiatives including reading clubs and book-exchange programs in shanty towns and local communities to foster children's reading habits.
community engagementbook exchangereading education
Bibliography
- Los Mejores Libros Infantiles y Juveniles (annual selection lists)
- Banco del Libro reports (institutional reports)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- community-centered practical approachesreading promotion respectful of local languages and cultures
- Recurring Motifs
- participatory reading activitiessharing and circulation of books
Legacy
Since its founding in 1960, Banco del Libro has been a pioneering organization promoting reading for children and young adults in Venezuela and the Spanish-speaking world. In 2007 it won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, recognizing its long-term, sustainable efforts.
Academic Societies
- International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Archives
- Banco del Libro official archives (headquarters)
- Digital archives on the official website
Quotes
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"long-term sustainable work"
Source: Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) citation (2007)
Trivia
- Founded in 1960 as a centre for textbook exchange.
- Won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2007.
- Since 1980, has selected an annual list of the best Spanish-language children's and young adult books.
- One of only two institutions to win ALMA between 2003 and 2012.