Astrid Lindgren, 1907-2002
by Staff -- Publishers Weekly, 2/18/2002
Astrid Lindgren, author of more than 70 books for children, died at her home in Stockholm on January 28. She was 94.
Lindgren was best known as the creator of Pippi Longstocking, which was published in Sweden in 1945 and in the U.S. in 1950; it has been published in more than 50 languages, making it one of the most widely translated children's books in print. Among Lindgren's other books are several sequels to Pippi Longstocking, as well Ronia, the Robber's Daughter; Lotta on Troublemaker Street; and the Emil series. Altogether, she wrote more than 100 novels, short stories and books of poetry, which sold more than 130 million copies worldwide.
Lindgren grew up on a farm in southern Sweden and later moved to Stockholm, where she also became known as a political figure, lobbying for tax reform and animal rights. Lindgren received many awards and honors throughout her career, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1958.
