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Swedish literary award announcements

Overview

In late 2026, several major Swedish literary awards announced their selections. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern released the nominees for its 10th annual International Literature Prize, which honors outstanding fiction translated into Swedish. For its anniversary year, the prize increased its monetary award to 200,000 SEK, shared by the author and translator.

Following this, the Swedish Publishers’ Association announced the shortlists for the August Prize. The award featured eighteen books across three categories: Swedish Fiction, Swedish Nonfiction, and Swedish Children’s and Young Adult literature. Notable nominees included Sámi author Moa Backe Åstot, marking her second appearance on the shortlist.

Entities

Madame Nielsen · Sápmi · Moa Backe Åstot · Pontus Kipowski · Samantha Harvey

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    August Prize 2026 shortlists announced in Sweden

    Eighteen books have been shortlisted for the 2026 August Prize in Sweden, featuring Sámi author Moa Backe Åstot and diverse Nordic literary collaborations.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kulturhuset Stadsteatern announces 2026 International Literature Prize nominees

    Kulturhuset Stadsteatern has announced the 2026 International Literature Prize nominees, increasing the award to 200,000 SEK to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Sources

all-things-nordic.com · enligto.se · metromode.se · via.tt.se