"Astrid Lindgren: Storyteller to the World" by Johanna Hurwitz explores the life and legacy of the beloved Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, renowned for her timeless children's books. The biography delves into Lindgren's childhood, her inspiration for writing, and her creation of iconic characters like Pippi Longstocking and Emil of Lönneberga. Hurwitz highlights Lindgren's ability to address serious themes through playful narratives and her commitment to children's rights. By weaving together personal anecdotes and insights, the book celebrates Lindgren's impact on literature and her role in shaping the imaginations of generations of readers around the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Women Of Our Time .

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Johanna Hurwitz has written over 50 books for young readers. She visits schools around the world to speak about reading and writing. She lives in Great Neck, New York, and Wilmington, Vermont. Kathi McCord has illustrated more than 40 books for children. She teaches "Illustrating Books for Children" at the University of California, San Diego.