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Tove Jansson won which award for children's literature in 1966?

  • Hans Christian Andersen Medal

  • Newbery Medal

  • Caldecott Medal

  • Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

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The Hans Christian Andersen Medal, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of children's literature," is an international award presented to authors and illustrators whose works have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of children's literature. Established in 1956, the medal recognizes notable achievements in creating enduring and inspiring works for young readers.
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