Swedish Translators in North America (STiNA) promotes the translation of Swedish literature of all genres into English. STiNA provides a practical network and forum of communication for Swedish literary translators in North America. Read more...
Modern Swedish FictionFrom the historical fiction of P.O. Enquist to the savvy crime novels of Henning Mankell to the imaginative leaps of Mikael Niemi, Swedish fiction has recently attracted some well-deserved attention in the United States. The Swedish Book Review remains the best English-language source for information and news about Swedish literature. Swedish Books for Children and Young PeopleAs much as a third of Swedish literary exports consists of children's books, reflecting the way people in Sweden view and value children and childhood.Astrid Lindgren is one of the most renowned children's book authors of modern time. With unforgettable characters such as Pippi Longstocking and Ronja the Robber's Daughter, she captured the hearts of adults and children across the world. Today, her legacy is honored by the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature.
The Swedish Academy and the Nobel Prize in LiteratureBy the terms of Alfred Nobel's will, the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded by the Swedish Academy since 1901.
The Göteborg Book FairThe biggest meeting place of the Nordic countries for the book and library trades is the Göteborg Book Fair. Open to both the public and the trade, the fair registers more than 100,000 visits each year.