Photo: Lena Granefelt/imagebank.sweden.se About this toolkit Children's literature is a magical realm where imagination knows no bounds. It holds a special place in Sweden's rich literary tradition. Explore the world of Swedish children's literature and celebrate the power of storytelling and its profound impact on young minds. In 2025, we celebrate that the world’s strongest girl, Pippi Longstocking, is turning 80 years.
Target audience Young as well as adult literature enthusiasts.
Contact person Monika Rönngren, monika.ronngren@si.se
Oskar Röhlander, oskar.rohlander@si.se
How to use Children's literature You can use the different parts of this toolkit individually or combine the Pippi party kit with Little library and Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA).
In 2025, our beloved superhero, Pippi Longstocking, turns 80. During the anniversary year, Swedish foreign missions can use the Pippi 80 celebration material to create events that inspire everyone to be more like Pippi. The Pippi 80 party kit includes fun games, decorations, and materials to arrange a celebration for children and families. The Pippi 80 cutout board offers a playful photo opportunity, while the exhibition posters showcase Pippi’s story and values. Ready-made social media posts make it easy to share the celebration online. To make the party even more special, additional products can be ordered to bring Pippi’s world to life. It is more important than ever to face the world as Pippi does – with strength and courage enough to break norms and stand on the side of the weak against bullies and abusers of power. Pippi shows us that we always have the choice to help each other and make the world a little better, a little more just.
Pippi Longstocking 80 years 2025 - Astrid Lindgren.com
Little library Download Little library manual (PDF 2 MB) Little library manual Download text for translation (PDF 95 KB) Library categories text for translation Little library gives you a place to promote Swedish children’s literature and create a dialogue about children’s rights. It is a small library and a playful space for children that can serve as a window for your Sweden promotion. The library is of adjustable size and can stay in one venue for a long time, because visitors can enjoy coming more than once.
In the foreground you see the play furniture that you can build locally. Photo: Swedish Institute
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) is the largest award of its kind. The global award is given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature. A total of 265 candidates from 72 countries were nominated for the 2025 award.
ALMA website
Event suggestions Embrace your creativity and adapt these ideas to make the most of the materials available in the toolkit. The material can be tailored to suit your specific audience and objective.
Little Library - Partner with a local library to set up the Little Library. Feature storytelling sessions, art and craft activities, and mini book signings with local authors.
Book fairs and exhibitions - Participate in local book fairs or festivals.
Author visits - Arrange visits by Swedish authors.
Read-aloud sessions - Host regular read-aloud sessions at libraries, schools, and community centers, featuring classic and contemporary Swedish children's stories.
Get inspired ALMA exhibition at the Tokyo Art Book Fair Photos: Hiromi Johansson/Embassy of Sweden Tokyo. {
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