Swedish Picture Book of the Year

Each year, a jury selects the best Swedish picture book published in the past 12 months. The prize is awarded to raise awareness of the picture book as an artistic medium. The award is presented in March during Littfest, the Umeå International Literature Festival, during which Bildmuseet opens an exhibition of sketches and original illustrations from the winning picture book. 
 
The annual Swedish Picture Book of the Year exhibition is produced by Bildmuseet. It includes learning programmes and activities for visitors of all ages in the creative workshop. The Snöbollen [Snowball] Award is presented by Krumelur – the Association for Young Words in the North, the Pilgatan Cultural Association, the County Library of Västerbotten, Littfest – Umeå International Literature Festival, the Association of Swedish Illustrators and Graphic Designers, Umeå Municipality and Bildmuseet.