Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren is like the Enid Blyton of Sweden. She was a Swedish children's book author and her books have been translated into more than 80 languages.

She would have turned 100 on 14th Nov 2007. (Those born on this day are talented ppl, ha!)

She is best remembered for Pippi Långstrump series. Pippi is an intelligent girl who mocks at adults who treat children unfairly. She can lift her horse with one hand, and is recognized by her red braids.

First learnt about Pippi and the author from Eva. The lyrics of my first violin pieces were written by Astrid Lindgren, and it almost always centres around Pippi. Just watched a documentary on Astrid -the Pippi series has been turned into movies and musicals as well!