Barbro Lindgren
Barbro Lindgren (born 18 March 1937) is a
Swedish writer of
children's books 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. 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.
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