First time ever
Not once in the August Prize's over thirty years of history has a comic book novel been nominated in the category of this year's Swedish fiction book.
Until now.
"Absolutely fantastic", says Mats Jonsson about the nomination.
Category: Swedish children's and youth book
The youth book Himlabrand by 23-year-old debutant Moa Backe Åstot is about the Sami Ánte, with environments taken from the author's own life in Jokkmokk.
For her, the nomination is proof that she can record and that it is appreciated.
On Monday 22 November, this year's August Prizes, the Little August Prize and the Swedish Publishers' Association's Honorary Prize will be awarded at the August Gala in Stockholm.