Sweden’s best loved and most famous author

astrid lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most read children’s book writers in the world. Her works have been translated into over one hundred languages, sold over 170 million copies, and are delighting children and adults all over the world.

Her breakthrough as an author came in 1945 with Pippi Longstocking. Many of her stories can be seen as films, TV-series and theatre plays. Although her first book was published more than 75 years ago, there is a never ceasing interest in her works and her life. We read her books, watch her films, and sing her songs. Many are the quotes that have found their way into our vocabulary and her values still shape our understanding of what’s right or wrong, good and evil. Her importance to our society cannot be overstated.