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Barbro Lindgren

Swedish children's writer · Sweden · On the map · Writers · Born 1937 · age 89

Barbro Lindgren is a Swedish writer of children's literature and books for adult readers. For her lasting contribution as a children's writer, Lindgren was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Ten years later, she won the annual Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Barbro Lindgren is read about 79 times a day, in 21 languages.

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A life in dates

2014Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardAward2007Selma Lagerlöf PrizeAward2004Samfundet De Nios Astrid Lindgren AwardAward2003Gustaf Fröding Society Poetry PrizeAward1937Born18 March 1937

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Awards

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award2014
Selma Lagerlöf Prize2007
Samfundet De Nios Astrid Lindgren Award2004
Gustaf Fröding Society Poetry Prize2003
Illis quorum
H. M. The King's Medal

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The biggest cash prize in children's and young-adult literature, it rewards a writer, illustrator, oral storyteller, or reading promoter for its entire body of work.

Country
Sweden
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89

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