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Dobloug Prize

Hey there little one, today I'm going to explain what the Dobloug Prize is!

The Dobloug Prize is an award given to people who have made a big impact in the fields of literature, language, and cultural understanding. It was named after a man named Nordahl Grieg Dobloug, who was a famous Norwegian author, but unfortunately he passed away during World War II.

Nowadays, the Dobloug Prize is given out by the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression, which is a group of smart people who care a lot about books, writing, and making sure everyone has the freedom to express themselves however they want.

The prize is actually pretty special because it's not just one big award - it's actually two awards given out to two different people each time. One of the prizes is given to someone who has made a big difference in Norwegian literature, and the other is given to someone who has helped improve understanding and communication between different cultures.

Both prizes come with a fancy diploma, a medal, and a good amount of money to help the winners keep doing their great work.

So to sum it up, the Dobloug Prize is a cool award named after a famous author, given out by some really smart people who like books and free speech, to honor people who make a big impact in literature and culture. And the winners get a medal, diploma, and some money!