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'''Baek Hee-na and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award'''

In 2020, picture book author Baek Hee-na received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA)—one of the most prestigious honors in children’s literature, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for children’s literature.” She was the first Korean recipient of the award. Established in 2002 by the Swedish government in memory of Pippi Longstocking’s creator, Astrid Lindgren, the award recognizes authors, illustrators, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of children’s literature and the promotion of children’s rights.

The ALMA jury praised Baek, stating, “She recreates moments of everyday life as intricate miniature worlds, vividly bringing to life children’s emotions and imagination through light and shadow, expressions and gestures.” The jury cited six of her works, including her debut <i>Cloud Bread</i> (2004), followed by <i>Moon Sherbet</i> (2010), <i>Bath Fairy</i> (2012), <i>Magic Candies</i> (2017), <i>The Strange Visitor</i> (2018), and <i>I Am a Dog</i> (2019). Through these works, Baek portrays human relationships and emotions with warmth and realism from a child’s perspective, delivering the message that “imagination is the power that protects human dignity.”

Her receipt of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award marked a defining moment for the global recognition of Korean picture books. While the award had previously been dominated by authors from Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Baek’s achievement brought new attention to the presence of Asian children’s literature on the world stage. More than a personal honor, her win stands as a symbolic milestone demonstrating that Korean picture books can transcend language and culture to resonate with readers around the world.