About the Author

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi in 1945. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature in 1958.

Lauren Child, the award-winning creator of the characters Charlie and Lola, has won the Smarties Gold Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London.

Tiina Nunnally has translated over twenty books from Scandinavian languages into English. She lives in Seattle, Washington.