Gunilla Bergström facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gunilla Bergström
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Gunilla Bergström during the Göteborg Book Fair in October 2012
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| Born | 3 July 1942 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Died | 25 August 2021 (aged 79) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | Author, journalist, illustrator |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Period | 1960s–2021 |
| Notable works | Alfie Atkins book series |
Gunilla Bergström (born July 3, 1942 – died August 25, 2021) was a Swedish writer, journalist, and artist. She is famous for creating the beloved children's book series about a character named Alfie Atkins (in Swedish, Alfons Åberg). Gunilla wrote and drew all the pictures for these books herself. Her Alfie Atkins books have been translated into many languages. Some of them were even made into movies, TV shows, and theater plays. She won several important awards for her work.
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Life and Creative Work
Gunilla Bergström was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 1966, she moved to Stockholm to start her career as a journalist. She wrote for big Swedish newspapers like Aftonbladet and Dagens Nyheter.
Becoming a Children's Author
In 1971, Gunilla wrote her first children's book. The next year, in 1972, she released her very first Alfie Atkins book. Alfie is a boy who lives with his dad. Gunilla kept writing children's books after that. By 2007, she had written twenty-five Alfie books!
Alfie Atkins Around the World
The Alfie Atkins books have been translated into 35 different languages. More than eight million copies have been sold all over the world. In Sweden alone, four million copies have been sold. In 2006, one of her books, Alfons och soldatpappan, was released in seven languages at the same time. This was a first for a Swedish children's book.
Inspiration and Style
Gunilla Bergström also wrote books about other characters, like Milla, Bill, and Bolla. She said that her ideas for stories came from everyday life. She was also interested in how people think and act. She often used these ideas in her books. Gunilla drew all her own pictures and often used a special art style called collage.
Bok-Makaren Company
Gunilla Bergström had her own company called Bok-Makaren. This name means "Book-Maker" in English. This company manages the rights for the Alfie Atkins series. They allow others to create theater shows, dolls, puzzles, and computer games based on Alfie. Gunilla believed it was fine to make products from famous stories. She always made sure to choose carefully who could use her characters.
Later Life and Legacy
Gunilla Bergström lived in Stockholm. She passed away on August 25, 2021, shortly after her 79th birthday. Her books continue to be loved by children and families around the world. In 2012, the Swedish Government gave her a special award called Illis Quorum.
Awards and Recognition
Gunilla Bergström received many awards for her wonderful books, including:
- 1979 Elsa Beskow Plaque
- 1981 Astrid Lindgren Prize
- 2019 Litteris et Artibus
Books by Gunilla Bergström
Gunilla Bergström's books were published by Rabén & Sjögren. Here is a list of some of her books:
- Mias pappa flyttar (1971)
- God natt, Alfons Åberg (Good Night, Alfie Atkins, 1972)
- Tjuven (1973)
- Aja baja, Alfons Åberg (Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins, 1973)
- Raska på, Alfons Åberg (Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins!, 1975)
- Alfons och hemlige Mållgan (Alfie and His Secret Friend, 1976)
- Vem räddar Alfons Åberg? (Who'll Save Alfie Atkins?, 1976)
- Listigt Alfons Åberg (You're a Sly One, Alfie Atkins!, 1977)
- Alfons och odjuret (Alfie and the Monster UK, Is that a Monster, Alfie Atkins? U.S., 1978)
- Ramsor & Tramsor om Bill och Bolla (1979)
- Tokigt & Klokigt, mera rim med Bill och Bolla (1980)
- Är du feg, Alfons Åberg? (Are You Chicken, Alfie Atkins, 1981)
- Var är bus-Alfons? (What’s Alfie up to Now?, 1982)
- Vem spökar Alfons Åberg? (Who's Scaring Alfie Atkins?, 1983)
- Lycklige Alfons Åberg (Happy Alfie Atkins, 1984)
- Alfons och Milla (You Have a Girlfriend, Alfie Atkins, 1985)
- Kalas, Alfons Åberg! (A Party, Alfie Atkins, 1986)
- Hokus pokus, Alfons Åberg! (Hocus-Pocus, Alfie Atkins, 1987)
- Bara knyt, Alfons! (Just Ty It, Alfie Atkins, 1988)
- Vad sa pappa Åberg? (What did Mr. Atkins Say?, 1989)
- Alfons egna saker (1990)
- Alfons tycker om (1990)
- Där går Tjuv-Alfons! (There Goes Alfie the Thief!, 1991)
- Milla mitt-i-natten (1991)
- Ingen sak sa Milla (1992)
- Mera monster, Alfons! (More Monsters, Alfie!, 1992)
- Alla möjliga Alfons (1992)
- Mera miner med Alfons (1992)
- Trall-fonsar. Visor med Alfons Åberg (1992)
- Hurra för pappa Åberg! (Three Cheers for Alfie’s Daddy!, 1993)
- Milla mitt-i-godiskriget (1993)
- Näpp! sa Alfons Åberg ("Not Likely!" Said Alfie Atkins, 1994)
- Lösgodis – fickan full (1994)
- Lösgodis – en påse till (1994)
- Titta – peka Alfons Åberg (1994)
- Flyg sa Alfons Åberg ("Fly With Me," Said Alfie Atkins, 1997)
- Osynligt med Alfons (Invisible with Alfie, 1998)
- Hurra för Alfons Åbergs far (1998)
- Hur långt når Alfons Åberg? (How Far Does Alfie Reach?, 2002)
- Alfons ABC (2002)
- Alfons och soldatpappan (Alfie and the Soldier Daddy, 2006)
- Alfons med styrke-säcken (Alfie Atkins with the Magic Sack, 2010)
- Skratta lagom! sa pappa Åberg (The Last to Laugh! Said, Alfie’s Dad, 2012)
Images for kids
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Gunilla Bergström with some of her books in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Gunilla Bergström para niños
