“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”
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“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"
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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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Ronja, the Robber's Daughter Part 2 on Netflix

Ronja and Birk's adventures continue. Rump-goblins, wile-wings and gray dwarves are back in part 2 with the final six episodes of Ronja, the Robber's Daughter, which premiered on October 24th. Don’t miss it!

All about the Ronja tv-series
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Pippi Returns in a New Game for Mobile and Tablet

For the first time in over a decade, a brand-new Pippi Longstocking game is being released for mobile devices and tablets: 'World of Pippi Longstocking'. Stockholm-based game studio Paper Play Games, in collaboration with The Astrid Lindgren Company, offers children worldwide the chance to dive into the beloved universe of the Swedish children’s book character,

World of Pippi Longstocking
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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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The Pippi Longstocking Catalogue 2024

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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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.

The 100 greatest children's books (BBC Culture)
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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!

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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.
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“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" 1956:10

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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
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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

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