Martin Widmark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martin Widmark
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| Born | 19 March 1961 |
| Genre | children's literature |
| Notable works | The Whodunit Detective Agency |
Martin Widmark, born on March 19, 1961, is a Swedish writer who creates amazing books for children. He is also a teacher. His most famous books are the LasseMaja junior mysteries, known in English as The Whodunit Detective Agency. These books have been translated from Swedish into many languages around the world.
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About Martin Widmark
Martin Widmark was born in a place called Sturefors. He grew up in Linköping, which is another city in Sweden. Since the 1980s, he has lived in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. He started his writing career with his first book. Since then, he has written over a hundred books for young readers. Today, he is one of Sweden's most popular children's book authors. He has sold almost 10 million books! His stories have been translated into nearly 40 different languages.
His Famous Books
The books about The Whodunit Detective Agency are very popular. Eight of these books have been translated into English. They were published by a company called Grosset and Dunlap. These mystery stories follow two young detectives, Lasse and Maja, as they solve crimes.
Books Become Movies and Games
Many of Martin Widmark's Whodunit Detective Agency books have been turned into movies in Sweden. This means you can watch the adventures of Lasse and Maja on the big screen! The stories have also been made into other fun things. You can find them as board games, theater plays, and even video games. This shows how much people love his characters and their mysteries.
Helping Kids Read
Martin Widmark cares a lot about children and young people being able to understand what they read. He helped start a project called "A Reading Class" (En läsande klass). This project began in 2012. He worked with different publishers and the Junibacken Foundation to make it happen.
Visiting Schools
To help more kids enjoy reading, Martin Widmark has visited many schools. He has been to over a thousand different classrooms! He talks to students and encourages them to read. In August 2014, the Swedish government gave him a special award. It's called the Illis Quorum medal. He received this award for all his books and for his important work helping children and young people with reading.
