David Almond wins Hans Christian Andersen medal
British author 'stunned' to take top international children's literature prize
An international jury of children's literature experts this afternoon decided to award the world's most prestigious prize in children's literature to British author David Almond.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 23 March, 2010
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