Which 2010 prize did J.K. Rowling receive for her contribution to children’s literature?

J.K. Rowling received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award in 2010 for her contribution to children’s literature.

The award is named after Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author whose fairy tales include “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Snow Queen.” Rowling was recognized for the imaginative scope and international impact of the Harry Potter books.

The prize is not the same as the Hans Christian Andersen Award presented by the International Board on Books for Young People. Those awards share Andersen’s name but are separate honors with different organizations and selection processes.

Rowling has received many other literary and cultural honors, so the year and exact award name matter here. The 2010 prize belongs to the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award, not one of the major national children’s book medals.