“And we played and played and played. It’s a wonder we didn’t play ourselves to death!”
Astrid Lindgren, from ”Samuel August from Sevedstorp and Hanna from Hult”Pippi Longstocking, Emil in Lönneberga, The Brothers Lionheart, The Children of Noisy Village, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter… Millions of children and grown-ups across the globe love these characters and feel right at home in Villa Villekulla, Cherry Vale, Emil’s woodshed and on Seacrow Island. All of these worlds are the inventions of Astrid Lindgren - one of the most read children’s book writers in the world.
Welcome to the official Astrid Lindgren website. Here you will find information about Astrid Lindgren as a person, about her stories and find out everything you want to know about her treasured characters. You will also be able to discover destinations where you can experience her life and work. Additionally, you can find out more about The Astrid Lindgren Company here and how we work to protect and spread Astrid Lindgren’s legacy.
News about Astrid Lindgren
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New adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s Seacrow Island
SF Studios and SVT (Sveriges Television) in collaboration with Beta Film Kids & Family are producing a new adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved series about the children of two very different families: one from the rural archipelago and one from the bustling city. Their lives are intertwined on Seacrow island during a long and memorable summer.
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Ronja, the Robber's Daughter on Netflix
The first six episodes of Ronja the Robber's Daughter are available on Netflix! The series is divided into two parts, with a total of twelve 45-minute episodes.
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The Pippi Longstocking Rights Catalogue
News and licensing opportunities from Pippi Longstocking and The Astrid Lindgren Company. Get ready to celebrate Pippi's 80th Anniversary in 2025!
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The Astrid Lindgren Group Makes Major Digital Investment with the Launch of New E-commerce Business
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Third place for Pippi in ranking of 100 best children's books
BBC Culture polled 177 books experts from 56 countries in order to find the greatest children's books ever. Four books by Astrid Lindgren made the list, Pippi Longstocking in third place after Where the Wild Things Are and Alice in Wonderland.
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FAQ
Can I use a quote by Astrid Lindgren? How do I get permission to use a photo from the Pippi Longstocking film? Can you name a company Villa Villekulla? Your questions are answered in our FAQ!
DIY & Crafts
Activity books, pens, colouring books, note books, DIY-kits and more - here you'll find all sorts of things to spark creativity, with the help of Astrid Lindgren's characters.“A childhood without books – that would be no childhood. That would be like being shut out from the enchanted place where you can go and find the rarest kind of joy”
Astrid Lindgren, in "Vi husmödrar" 1956:10Buy books in English by Astrid Lindgren
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Emil in Lönneberga
Do you know that boy Emil? Discover fun facts and read all about the books and films.
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Astrid Lindgren’s Stockholm
There are many places in Stockholm that have a connection to Astrid Lindgren or to her writing. We have created a list of some of these places.
DID YOU KNOW?
Around the world
Astrid Lindgren’s books have sold more than 170 million copies worldwide. According to UNESCO’s annual list, she is the 18th most translated author in the world.
Astrid Lindgren is translated into 109 languages
Virtual visit in Astrid Lindgren's apartment
With the 360 degree photos of Astrid Lindgren's apartment, you can click around to discover the different rooms. It is also possible to zoom in on the images, for example to take a closer look at the titles in the bookshelves. We hope you enjoy it!
Learn about Astrid Lindgren's characters
Contact us
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