Lene Ask
About Lene Ask
Lene Ask is a illustrator and writer of graphic novels and children’s books. In her books she often uses both text and drawings. However, the story lies not only in the text and images but also in the tension that arises between them. She works with both nonfiction and fiction. She explores the variation between themes such as grief, shame and happiness. She has written books that include the history of missionary children, loss of biodiversity, and stories from World War II. The technique varies, but in recent times she has used analoge techniques such as watercolor and ink.
Awards and Nominations
2022 Comic of the Year for O bli hos meg
2020 Nominated for The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2018 Nominated for The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2017 Nominated for The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2014 The Most Beautiful Books of the Year (awarded by Grafill) – Diplom for Kjære Rikard
2013 The Most Beautiful Books of the Year (awarded by Grafill) – Diplom for I grunnlovens hus med Atle Næss
2013 - The Ministry of Culture’s prize for children’s and young adult literature – In Comic Book for Neste gang blir alt riktig
2011 Hitler, Jesus og farfar elected to Arvid Hanssen Prize for young artists
2011 Hitler, Jesus og farfar selected for “Hele Rogaland leser” (Whole Rogaland is reading)
2006 Sproing Award for Best Debut with Hitler, Jesus og farfar
2006 The Ministry of Culture’s prize for children’s and young adult literature – In Comic Book for Hitler, Jesus og farfar.
2006 The Most Beautiful Books of the Year (awarded by Grafill) – Diplom for Hitler, Jesus og farfar.