Astrid Lindgren
Works
Characters
The company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Using texts, images and photos
Press contact and use of press images
Can quotes of Astrid Lindgren or by characters in her books be used in relation to other products?
Popular quotes
Popular misquotes
Is it Pippi who says, “If you are very strong you must also be very kind”?
Where do you get hold of photos of Astrid Lindgren?
Are you allowed to use an image of Pippi Longstocking in a school composition?
May I use one of your press images of Astrid Lindgren in a book?
May I use an illustration from Astrid Lindgren’s books in a book?
Use of film stills
Products
I have created my own illustrations of Pippi Longstocking and want to sell them, is that allowed?
Are you allowed to bake a cake with Pippi on it?
Are you allowed to make clothes inspired by Astrid Lindgren’s characters and sell them?
Are you allowed to name a nursery school "Villa Villekulla" or something similar?
I have created a work of art based on Astrid Lindgren or one of her characters, what are the rules?
Where can I buy Pippi Longstocking products outside of Sweden?
Where can I buy Pippi Longstocking products as a retailer?
Schools and research
What does the Astrid Lindgren Archives at the Royal Library of Stockholm hold, and who can access it?
Is Astrid Lindgren’s home open to the public?
Who’s behind the information on your website?
School theatre productions
Visits by Pippi in schools
Theatrical rights
Can you portray Pippi Longstocking at a children’s party or as part of some fun activity for children?
Why do you say no to things that would make children and adults happy?
Can you set up a play based on Astrid Lindgren’s books if all involved are amateurs and the tickets are free?
What to do if you want to put on an Astrid Lindgren play?
Books
How many books has Astrid Lindgren written?
How many Astrid Lindgren books have been sold?
Which of Astrid Lindgren’s books is the most popular?
When did Astrid Lindgren start writing?
How did it come about that Astrid Lindgren started writing books?
What was the title of Astrid Lindgren’s debut book?
Which was Astrid Lindgren’s last book?
Into how many languages have Astrid Lindgren’s books been translated?
Where can I access Astrid Lindgren’s books in other languages?
I want to translate one of Astrid Lindgren’s books, what’s next?
I have a publishing company and want to publish Astrid Lindgren’s work in another language, what are the requirements?
Films
Where can I get hold of Astrid Lindgren’s films in different languages?
How many films exist based on Astrid Lindgren’s books?
Why did Astrid Lindgren not agree to let Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) turn Pippi Longstocking into film?
Music
I would like to perform Astrid Lindgren songs, how do I apply for permission?
I want to record covers of Astrid Lindgren songs, how do I apply for permission?