Astrid Lindgren

“I know what the meaning of life isn’t. Collecting money and knickknacks and things, being famous and grinning from the pages of women's glossy magazines, being so afraid of loneliness and quiet that you never get a calm moment to think: What am I doing with my short time here on earth?” – Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren is one of the world's most widely read and beloved authors. She wrote over 70 books, which have sold an astonishing 170 million copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Fearless and deeply humanistic, she was a passionate advocate for children's rights, equality, non-violence, animal welfare, and respect for nature.  

Millions of children and adults around the world cherish her unforgettable characters and feel at home in Villa Villekulla, Nangijala, and the carpenter’s shed in Katthult. Her stories have entertained and inspired generations, and her influence on Scandinavian culture and society cannot be overstated.