Ingela Strandberg facts for kids
Ingela Strandberg is a Swedish writer born on February 26, 1944. She is known for writing many different things, like poems, books for children, novels, and plays. She also works as a translator, journalist, and musician. Ingela became well-known in 1983 with her novel Mannen som trodde att han var Fritiof Andersson.
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About Ingela Strandberg
Ingela Strandberg was born in Grimeton, a place near Varberg in the Halland region of southern Sweden. Her poems often talk about the beautiful landscapes where she grew up.
She started her writing career in 1974, focusing mostly on poetry. Some of her poems have been translated into English and French. Ingela also enjoys music. She released a CD called "Låt dom aldrig ta dig" (Don't Ever Let Them Take You) in 2000. She even wrote a TV show called Blank päls och starka tassar (Shiny Coat and Strong Paws) in 1993. Her most recent book of poetry, Den stora tystnaden vid Sirius nos (The Great Silence of Sirius' Nose), was published in 2014.
Ingela Strandberg's Books and Works
Ingela Strandberg has written many different types of works. She has written several books especially for children, such as:
- Tomas får en vän (Tomas Gets a Friend) from 1973
- Busiga Berta på vårberget (Naughty Berta on the Spring Mountain) from 1974
- Jenny, Petra och den mystiske mannen (Jenny, Petra, and the Mysterious Man) from 1975
- Jan gör årets kupp (Jan Pulls Off the Year's Coup) from 1976
She has also written many poetry collections, including Vår snurrande jord och folkhemmet (Our Spinning Earth and the People's Home) from 1975 and Hemligheter (Secrets) from 1981. Her novels include Flickebarn (Girl Child) from 1974 and Genom pärleporten (Through the Pearly Gates) from 1976.
Awards and Recognition
Ingela Strandberg has received important awards for her writing. In 2009, she was given the Dobloug Prize. Later, in December 2014, she received the Swedish Academy's Bellman Prize. This award recognized her amazing contributions to Swedish poetry.
See also
In Spanish: Ingela Strandberg para niños
