![Author photo. Astrid Lindgren, ca. 1960 [source: Astrids bilder; author: unknown]](https://pics.cdn.librarything.com//picsizes/ab/c3/abc371d10ff20d06368664e6a414330414f6744_v5.jpg) Astrid Lindgren, ca. 1960 [source: Astrids bilder; author: unknown] | Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002)Includes the names: Astrid Lingren, Astrid Lindren, Astrid Lingren, Astid Lindgren, Astrid Londgren, Lindgren Astred, Astrid Lindgren, Astrid Lindgren, Astrid Lindgrin, astrin lindgren ... (see complete list), Astrid Lindgreen, lindgren astrind, Astrida Lindgrene, Astrida Lindgrēne, Lindgren Astrid R7H6, forf. Astrid Lindgren, Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, Астрид Линдгрен, アストリッド リンドグレーン, Kinder- und Jugendschriftstellerin Astrid Lindgren
Also includes: Lindgren (1) | 31,895 (32,357) | 517 | 511 |  (4.12) | 122 | 0 | Astrid Lindgren: November 7, 1907 - January 28, 2002 There are few children's authors more famous than Astrid Lindgren, creator of the feisty, legendary heroine, Pippi Longstocking. Lindgren was born on November 14, 1907, in Sweden. Her work has been acclaimed with many prestigious awards, among them the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (1958), the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1978), and the International Book Award (1993). This truly internationally known author was the recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Medal and has been honored repeatedly in her native Sweden. There is a bronze statue of her in a Stockholm park. Her picture is on a postage stamp. The "World of Astrid Lindgren" is a theme park featuring the wholesome characters of her books. The annual children's literature award is known as the Astrid Lindgren Prize. The inspiration for this long and illustrious career, spanning five decades, is the author's own childhood. Her memories - of free and often wild play with her brothers and sister, of loving parents, of a close-knit farm community, of reading about heroines like Pollyanna and Anne of Green Gables - became the foundations of her books. Lindgren has said, "I write to amuse the child within me, and I can only hope that in this way other children as well can have a little fun." Lindgren amused her own children by telling them stories. Her daughter, Karin, named Pippi Longstocking, and the first written story was given to Karin as a birthday gift. The next year, 1945, Pippi Longstocking won a best children's book competition and Lindgren began writing the perennially child-pleasing stories that make up her enormous body of work, some of which are the series based on "Children of Noisy Village", the fable "The Tomten", the rambunctious "Karlson-On-the-Roof", the irrepressible"Lotta on Troublemaker Street" , the controversial "The Brothers Lionheart", and the unforgettable, wildly funny superheroine, Pippi, was featured in other books and became a star of stage, screen and television. Lindgren has been called the world's most read author of children's books. She is hailed as the third most translated children's book author after H.C. Andersen and the Grimm brothers. Her impact on the world of children's literature is immeasurable. Astrid Lindgren died in her sleep, in her home in Sweden on January 28, 2002 at the age of 94. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Pippi Longstocking … (more) |
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Astrid Lindgren has 3 past events. (show) Page to the Stage: Pippi Longstocking About the Book Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a flair for the outrageous that seems to lead to one adventure after another! About Page to the Stage Page to the Stage Book Club is a fun hour of book discussion, crafting, and games! In conjunction with Main Street Theater’s Theater for Youth, Blue Willow Bookshop has created a great way to enhance and enjoy the theater going experience this season. For each play, we will host a book club style discussion of the author's works. You and your children will understand the book and enjoy the adaptation when you attend the play. Attachment Size pippilongstalkingchalk.jpg 52.53 KB
Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)Sogneaften Barnet og miraklet- om Astrid Lindgrens forfatterskab. Foredrag ved cand.mag og anmelder ved Kristeligt Dagblad Sara Nørholm. Aftenen indledes med en kort gudstjeneste i kirken ved sognepræst Lisbeth Petersen. Astrid Lindgren valgte at skrive for børn, for som hun sagde"jeg vil skrive for en læserskare der kan skabe mirakler, når de læser". Alle kennder historierne om Pippi Langstrømpe og Emil fra Lønneberg; men hvor mange kander Astrid Lindgrens egen historie? Foredraget tager i ord og billeder tilhørerne med på en rejse igennem Astrid Lindgrens lange liv fra 1910érnes liv på landet til livet i Stockholm, hvor hun lærer livet at kende på den hårde måde og videre ud i verden, hvor de fleste lærer at kende og elske hendes fortællinger.
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Hjallese Kirke, Hjallesegade 25, Odense S (amberwitch)… (more) Young Readers Society: Our 8-12 Book Club Welcome to Secret Garden's newly formed first ever book club for readers 8-12! It's a regular EVERY-THIRD-WEDNESDAY thing, from now on, through the summer and into the school year. We will sometimes do some book-related crafts and we will always serve piping hot FREE pizza from our friends over at Ballard Pizza Company. Thank you, Ballard Pizza Company! (Parents, you really should go over and try the great pies at Ballard Pizza Company!)
Our intention is to choose books that will interest both boys and girls, especially in this age bracket. I suspect that as the Society grows, we’ll read a variety of books based on the particular interests of the different kids who show up on a regular basis.
The goal of our this club's fearless leader (the amazing Becky M.) is to introduce titles that will pleasantly surprise society members, like all book clubs, titles may not be ones members would choose to read on their own. She’ll definitely be open to book suggestions from the kids, but she will try to have three options for them to choose from every month to keep things simple. The Young Readers’ Society is about giving kids a safe place to talk about books and reading and to express their opinions openly. Parents will be encouraged to browse the shop, or grab a bite to eat in Ballard, but as far as the Society goes – no grown-ups allowed! For those kids who were not able to make our August meeting, but who have read our June pick, The Emerald Atlas, I want to let you know about a contest we’re having through this next month. If anyone is interested in writing a recommendation (what we booksellers call "shelf-talkers") for The Emerald Atlas, my coworkers and I will be picking our favorite, and I’ll announce the winner at the next YRS meeting. The prize for the winner is the advanced reader copy of the sequel, The Fire Chronicle, which will be coming out in hardcover on October 9th. Feel free to drop any entries off at the shop during the month – a simple paragraph about why you like the book is all that’s necessary.
September's meeting is going to be a little different. Alison Church from the Nordic Heritage Museum will be coming to talk to us and possibly do some crafts. Our book selection is Nordic themed so kids can choose one of the following three books: Pippi Longstocking, By Astrid Lindgren How to Train Your Dragon, by Cressida Cowell (the first in the series) and Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer. We’ll be discussing the differences between the books and talking about what makes them Nordic. Just a quick warning as well, Sea of Trolls is recommended for readers ages 10 and up. This is because of the size of the book, not because of the content, but if you have a younger kid who is interested in reading it, please be aware that it is a bit more advanced. These kids are all such good readers that I’m sure it’ll be a breeze for most of them, but if you have concerns please feel free to pick one of the other books instead.
Don’t hesitate to call Becky M. anytime with questions/comments. Or, you can write her directly by clicking the contect us text above left.
Location: Street: Secret Garden Additional: 2214 NW Market St City: Seattle, Province: Washington Postal Code: 98107-4024 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
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