Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren
Born	November 14, 1907(1907-11-14) Vimmerby, Småland Sweden
Died	January 28, 2002 (aged 94) Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation	Children's book author
Nationality	Sweden
Debut works	Pippi Longstocking (1946)

Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (listen to pronunciation (help·info), née Ericsson, November 14, 1907 – January 28, 2002) was a Swedish children's book author and screenwriter, whose many titles were translated into 85 languages and published in more than 100 countries. She wrote the Pippi Longstocking books. Image File history File links Astrid_Lindgren_1924. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Vimmerby is a Municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden. ... is a historical province (landskap) in southern Sweden. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... For other uses, see Stockholm (disambiguation). ... This article is about work. ... Childrens books redirects here. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Childrens books redirects here. ... Screenwriters, scenarists, or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies and television programs are made. ... Pippi Longstocking (Swedish Pippi LÃ¥ngstrump) is a fictional character in a series of childrens books created by author Astrid Lindgren. ...

Biography

Astrid Lindgren grew up in Näs, near Vimmerby, Småland, and many of her books are based on her family and childhood memories. Pippi Longstocking, her most famous character, however, was originally invented by her bed-ridden daughter, Karin. Vimmerby is a Municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden. ... is a historical province (landskap) in southern Sweden. ... Pippi Longstocking (Swedish Pippi LÃ¥ngstrump) is a fictional character in a series of childrens books created by author Astrid Lindgren. ...

Lindgren was the daughter of Samuel August Ericsson and Hanna Johnsson. She had two sisters. Her brother, Gunnar Ericsson, was a member of the Swedish parliament. Upon finishing school, Lindgren took a job with the a local newspaper in Vimmerby. When Astrid became pregnant with the chief editor's child, the editor proposed marriage. Astrid demurred, and gave birth to her son Lars in 1926 in Copenhagen while unmarried. Vimmerby is a Municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ...

In 1926, Lindgren moved to Stockholm, learning to become a typist and stenographer. In 1931 she married her boss, Sture Lindgren (1898-1952). Three years later, in 1934, Lindgren gave birth to her second child, Karin, who later became a translator. The family moved in 1941 to an apartment on Dalagatan, with a view over Vasaparken, where Astrid lived until her death. For other uses, see Stockholm (disambiguation). ...

Astrid Lindgren died in 2002, at the age of 94. Following her death the government of Sweden instituted the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in her memory. The award is the world's largest monetary award for children's and youth literature, in the amount of five million SEK. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is the worlds largest childrens and youth literature award. ... ISO 4217 Code SEK User(s) Sweden Inflation 2. ...

Author

In 1944 Lindgren won second prize in a competition held by the newly founded publishing house Rabén & Sjögren with her novel named Britt-Marie lättar sitt hjärta (Britt-Marie unburdens her heart). A year later she won third prize in the same competition with the children's book Pippi Långstrump (Pippi Longstocking), which has since become one of the most beloved children's books in the world. She had already sent Pippi Longstocking to the Bonniers publishing house but was rejected. While Lindgren almost immediately became a much appreciated writer, the irreverent attitude towards adult authority that is a distinguishing characteristic of many of her characters has occasionally drawn the ire of some conservatives. Pippi Longstocking (Swedish Pippi LÃ¥ngstrump) is a fictional character in a series of childrens books created by author Astrid Lindgren. ...

The ladies' magazine Damernas Värld sent Lindgren to the USA in 1948 to write short essays. Upon arrival she is said to have been upset by the discrimination against African Americans. A few years later she published the book Kati in America, a collection of short essays inspired by the trip.

In 1967, Rabén & Sjögren established an annual literary prize, the Astrid Lindgren Prize, in connection with her 60th birthday. The prize, SEK 40,000, is awarded to a Swedish-language children's author, every year on Astrid Lindgren's birthday in November. Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... ISO 4217 Code SEK User(s) Sweden Inflation 2. ...

The collection of Astrid Lindgren's original manuscripts in Kungliga Biblioteket (the Royal Library), Stockholm, was placed on UNESCO's World heritage list in 2005. For other uses, see Stockholm (disambiguation). ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ...

Politics

In 1976, a scandal arose in Sweden when Lindgren's marginal tax rate was publicized to have risen to 102%. This was to be known as the "Pomperipossa effect" from a story she published in Expressen [1] on March 3, 1976. The publication led to a stormy tax debate. In the parliamentary election later in the same year the Social Democrat government was voted out for the first time in 40 years, and the Lindgren tax debate was one of several controversies that may have contributed to the election result. Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the tax system and in economics, the marginal tax rate refers to the increase in ones tax obligation as ones taxable income rises: marginal tax rate = Δ(tax obligation)/Δ(taxable income) This can be measured either by looking at the published tax tables (to get the official marginal... Pomperipossa in Monismania is a satirical story written by Astrid Lindgren in response to the 102 % marginal tax rate she incurred in 1976. ... Expressen is a Swedish right leaning newspaper founded in 1944. ... The Swedish Social Democratic Party (Sveriges socialdemokratiska arbetareparti, commonly referred to as Socialdemokraterna), is the largest political party in Sweden. ...

Astrid Lindgren was well known both for her support for children's and animal rights, and for her opposition to corporal punishment. In 1993, she received the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize), "...For her commitment to justice, non-violence and understanding of minorities as well as her love and caring for nature." In 1958, she became the second recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, an international award for youth literature. On her 90th birthday she was pronounced Swede of the Year by a radio show. Corporal punishment is forced pain intended to change a persons behaviour or to punish them. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Jakob von Uexkull, founder of the Right Livelihood Award The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexkull, is presented annually in the building of the Swedish Parliament, usually on December 9, to honour those working on practical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the... Jan. ... The Hans Christian Andersen Award, sometimes known as the Little Nobel Prize, is an international award given bianually by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in recognition of a lasting contribution to childrens literature. There are two categories of award winners: authors, and illustrators. ...

Other

The name of the Swedish micro satellite Astrid 1, launched on January 24, 1995, was originally selected only as a common Swedish female name, but within a short time it was decided to name the instruments after characters in Astrid Lindgren's books: PIPPI (Prelude in Planetary Particle Imaging), EMIL (Electron Measurements - In-situ and Lightweight), and MIS (Miniature Imaging Optics). Astrid said that maybe people should call her Asteroid Lindgren instead. Astrid-1 and Astrid-2 were two microsatellites designed and developed by Swedish Space Corporation on behalf of the Swedish National Space Board. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

The Death of All Tales

Sagornas Död / The Death of All Tales

In memory of Astrid Lindgren, a memorial was raised just next to her home, called "Källa Astrid", more popularly called "Anaxagoras Dud" / "The Death of All Tales". Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

The main part of it depicts a childs head, partly cut off, on water with a strange decoration in the water. It was intended to be in the city center, but the people of Vimmerby vehmently opposed the idea of having it there. Astrid Lindgren furthermore had stated that she never wanted to be a statue. However, there is a statue of Lindgren in the city center. The memorial was sponsored by the culture council of Shimmery.

Lindgren lived in a house just nearby the statue. There is also a museum in her memory, nearby. The author is also buried in Vimmerby.

The home of Astrid Lindgren

The Astrid Lindgren Museum

The grave of Astrid Lindgren

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Bibliography

The best known books by Astrid Lindgren:

• The Pippi Longstocking series (Pippi Långstrump)
• Karlsson-on-the-Roof series (Karlsson på taket)
• Emil of Maple Hills (Emil i Lönneberga)
• The Bill Bergson series (Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist)
• Madicken
• Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Ronja rövardotter)
• Seacrow Island (Tjorven på Saltkråkan)
• The Six Bullerby Children / The Children of Noisy Village (Barnen i Bullerbyn)
• Mio, my Mio (also known as Mio, my Son) (Mio, min Mio)
• The Brothers Lionheart (Bröderna Lejonhjärta)

An alphabetically sorted list of other books by Astrid Lindgren which have been translated into English: Pippi Longstocking (Swedish Pippi Långstrump) is a fictional character in a series of childrens books created by author Astrid Lindgren. ... Karlsson-on-the-Roof from a Russian cartoon, voiced by Vasily Livanov. ... Emil of Maple Hills (Swedish: Emil i Lönneberga) is a series of childrens stories by Astrid Lindgren, covering 12 books written from 1963 to 1997. ... 1946 Bill Bergson, Master Detective - Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist 1951 Bill Bergson Lives Dangerously - Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist lever farligt 1953 Bill Bergson and the White Rose Rescue - Kalle Blomkvist och Rasmus --- Bill Bergson, master detective: Rating: ***** Its a crime that this book is not in print! I know that children... Madicken (Jonna Liljendahl) - from the movie Du är inte klok, Madicken Madicken is a fictional character created by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (b. ... Ronia the Robbers Daughter (1981) is one of the last books by the noted Swedish childrens author Astrid Lindgren. ... The name Tjorven comes from a popular Swedish family-show on television in the early 1960s. ... Saltkråkan is a childrens book written by Astrid Lindgren and adapted into a series of beloved films by Swedish director Olle Hellbom. ... Books by Astrid Lindgren featuring the Six Bullerby Children: All About the Bullerby Children Cherry Time at Bullerby Six Bullerby Children Springtime at Bullerby Categories: Stub | Childrens books | Series of books | Astrid Lindgren ... The Children of Noisy Village is a childrens book written by Astrid Lindgren and illustrated by Ilon Wikland. ... Mio, my Mio is a childrens book by Astrid Lindgren. ... An early book by the famed Swedish childrens book author, Astrid Lindgren. ...

• A Calf for Christmas
• Brenda Helps Grandmother
• Christmas in Noisy Village
• Christmas in the Stable
• Circus Child
• Dirk Lives in Holland
• Gerda Lives in Norway
• Emil and the Bad Tooth
• Emil and His Clever Pig
• Emil Gets into Mischief
• Emil in the Soup Tureen
• Emil's Little Sister
• Emil's Pranks
• Emil's Sticky Problem
• Happy Times in Noisy Village
• I Don't Want to Go to Bed
• I Want a Brother or Sister
• I Want to Go to School Too
• Kati in America
• Kati in Italy
• Kati in Paris
• Lotta
• Lotta's Bike
• Lotta's Christmas Surprise
• Lotta's Easter Surprise
• Lotta Leaves Home
• Lotta on Troublemaker Street
• Markos Lives in Yugoslavia
• Marje
• Marje to the Rescue
• Matti Lives in Finland
• Mirabelle
• Mischievous Martens
• Mischievous Meg
• Most Beloved Sister
• My Nightingale Is Singing
• My Swedish Cousins
• My Very Own Sister
• Nariko-San,girl of Japan
• Noby Lives in Thailand
• Rastus and the Vagabond (aka Rastus and the Tramp)
• Scrap and the Pirates
• Sea crow Island
• Siva lives on Kilimanjaro
• Simon Small Moves in
• That's Not My Baby
• The Children of Noisy Village
• The Children on Troublemaker Street
• The Day Adam Got Mad
• The Dragon With Red Eyes
• The Ghost of Skinny Jack
• The Mischievous Martens
• The Runaway Sleigh Ride
• The Tomten
• The Tomten and the Fox
• The World's Best Karlson
• Kajsa Kavat

Most Beloved Sister (Allrakäraste Syster) is a 1949 fairytale by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, re-released in 1973 with illustrations by Hans Arnold. ... Kajsa Kavat is story by Astrid Lindgren about a little girl named Kajsa in Sweden. ...

See also

• Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
• List of Swedish language writers

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References

• Astrid Lindgren - en levnadsteckning. Margareta Strömstedt. Stockholm, Rabén & Sjögren, 1977.
• Astrid Lindgrens webbplats
• Paul Berf, Astrid Surmatz (ed.): Astrid Lindgren. Zum Donnerdrummel! Ein Werk-Porträt. Zweitausendeins, Frankfurt 2000 ISBN 3-8077-0160-5
• Vivi Edström: Astrid Lindgren. Im Land der Märchen und Abenteuer. Oetinger, Hamburg 1997 ISBN 3-7891-3402-3
• Maren Gottschalk: Jenseits von Bullerbü. Die Lebensgeschichte der Astrid Lindgren. Beltz & Gelberg, Weinheim 2006 ISBN 3-407-80970-0
• Jörg Knobloch (ed.): Praxis Lesen: Astrid Lindgren: A4-Arbeitsvorlagen Klasse 2-6, AOL-Verlag, Lichtenau 2002 ISBN 3-89111-653-5
• Sybil Gräfin Schönfeldt : Astrid Lindgren. 10. ed., Rowohlt, Reinbek 2000 ISBN 3-499-50371-9
• Margareta Strömstedt: Astrid Lindgren. Ein Lebensbild. Oetinger, Hamburg 2001 ISBN 3-7891-4717-6
• Astrid Surmatz: Pippy Longstrump als Paradigma. Die deutsche Rezeption Astrid Lindgrens und ihr internationaler Kontext. Francke, Tübingen, Basel 2005 ISBN 3-7720-3097-1
• Metcalf, Eva-Maria: Astrid Lindgren. New York, Twayne, 1995.

External links

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• Astrid Lindgren biography — Official gateway to Sweden
• Astrid Lindgren's works — Official site produced by license holders
• Astrid Lindgren at the Internet Movie Database
• Astrid Lindgren's World — Amusement Park official site
• Astrid Lindgren — Right Livelihood Award (1994)
• Astrid Lindgren — A fan site
• Astrid Lindgren — Unofficial memorial site
• Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) — Biography of Astrid Lindgren. Includes bibliography, with date and English translation of title.
• Astrid spacecraft description — NASA's National Space Science Data Center site

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