International Jānis Baltvilks Prize – Celebrating Children's Literature for 22 Years

The International Jānis Baltvilks Prize is an annual award recognizing outstanding achievements in children's literature. It is presented each year on July 24, the birthday of the renowned nature poet and writer Jānis Baltvilks.

The Latvian Children's and Youth Literature Council (LBJLP) has been responsible for granting this award for the twenty-second consecutive year. The prize is awarded in four distinct categories that reflect the diversity of children's literature. The first category is "European Writer and His/Her Translator," honoring both original authors and their translators. The second category is the prize for literature and book art, focusing on the quality of both text and visual design. The third category is "Jaunaudze" (Sapling) – the prize for the best debut, which supports new talents in children's literature. The fourth category is not specified in the source.

This prize is a significant event in Latvia's cultural life, promoting reading habits among children and young people and celebrating the best works in this field. Those interested can follow the award ceremony and learn more about the laureates.