Great people: Astrid Lindgren.

Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson Lindgren was born on November 14, 1907, in Sweden, Vimmerby. She wrote famous books for children such as: Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the Roof, Emil of Lonneberga.

Astrid had older brother and two youger sisters.

Many of her books were translated to many languages. Make movies, cartoons, and plays.

Astrid Lindgren's characters are little children. They often have adventures and make many good things. Writer used different genres: drama, comedy, fairy tale. There are many funny moments in her books.

Children's writer died on January 28, 2002, in Sweden, Stockholm.