Astrid Lindgren is the eighteenth most translated author in the world and one of the most well-known Swedish authors. She became an author relatively late in life and an influential voice on everyday issues even later. Because of her popularity, people listened to what Lindgren had to say. Today she would have turned 115 years old, she passed away in 2002.
One of her most well-known books is Pippi Longstocking - which has been translated into 76 languages, including to Thai.
Throughout her life Astrid Lindgren consistently opposed injustice and oppression and was an active spokesperson for equality and children’s rights.