Congratulations to Sonya Hartnett!
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2008 goes to the Australian author Sonya Hartnett.
The jury said about her:
“Sonya Hartnett (Australia) is one of the major forces for renewal in modern young adult fiction. With psychological depth and a concealed yet palpable anger, she depicts the circumstances of young people without avoiding the darker sides of life. She does so with linguistic virtuosity and a brilliant narrative technique; her works are a source of strength.” More
For reviews of Sonya’s books and the awards she has won, check the Author entry on our website.
