Sven Nordqvist is a Swedish children's writer and illustrator, winner of the Astrid Lindgren Award, who became world famous for his books for children.
Sven Nordqvist's series of books about the old farmer Pettson and his mischievous kitten Findus, published in the 80s of the 20th century, has already become a classic of children's literature in many countries.
The stories about Pettson and Findus have been translated into more than 40 languages. Their total circulation in the world exceeds six million copies. In addition to the books, there are also Pettson and Findus animated films, computer games and theatrical productions.
The Foreign Literature Department invites you to view the presentation "The Everyday Magic of Sven Nordqvist".
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