Pija Lindenbaum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pija Lindenbaum
Pija Lindenbaum at the 2010 Gothenburg Book Fair
Born	Pia Margareta Lindenbaum (1955-04-27) 27 April 1955 (age 70) Sundsvall, Sweden

Pija Lindenbaum (born Pia Margareta Lindenbaum on April 27, 1955, in Sundsvall, Sweden) is a super talented Swedish artist, writer, and designer. She is famous for creating wonderful children's books. Pija writes the stories and draws the amazing pictures too! Her books are loved by kids and grown-ups all over the world.

She was even a member of the Swedish Academy for Children's Books from 1999 to 2007. This is a special group that helps promote children's literature in Sweden. Pija also drew the pictures for the popular Tsatsiki books, which were written by Moni Nilsson-Brännström.

Awards for Pija Lindenbaum's Books

Pija Lindenbaum's work is so good that she has won many important awards for her books. These awards celebrate her amazing stories and illustrations.

• 1990 & 2006 – BMF Plaque: This award was given for her books Else-Marie och småpapporna and Lill-Zlatan och morbror raring.
• 1990 – Expressens Heffaklump: She won this for her book Else-Marie och småpapporna.
• 1993 – Elsa Beskow Plaque: This award recognized her beautiful illustrations in the book Bra Börje.
• 2000 – August Prize: This is a very important Swedish literary award, which she won for her book Gittan och gråvargarna.
• 2000 – Bokjuryn: An award chosen by young readers themselves.
• 2000 – Rabén & Sjögrens tecknarstipendium: A special scholarship for illustrators.
• 2005 – Wettergrens barnbokollon
• 2005 – Bokhandelns val: This means "The Bookstore's Choice".
• 2005 – Stockholms stads hederspris: An honorary prize from the City of Stockholm.
• 2008 – Astrid Lindgren Award: Named after the famous author of Pippi Longstocking.
• 2012 – Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis: A big German award for children's literature, for her book Siv sover vilse.