Swedish Books for Young Readers 1
21 Swedish Books for Young Readers Moni Nilsson T
satsiki and Mom Series, children’s fiction, 1995-2017, 8 titles Natur & Kultur Rights: Koja Agency A series portraying the everyday life of young Tsatsiki and his somewhat unconventional mother, characterized by a unique, familiar, and captivating style, making the books true classics of our time. That Much Love Can Never Die, ill. Joanna Hellgren, children’s fiction, 2018, Natur & Kultur Rights: Koja Agency With great psychological insight, warmth and humour, Nilsson portrays the most difficult: losing one’s mom too early, while one is still a child. Without shying away for the very sad, this is also a comforting book about life and friendship and the love that never can die. The Feather Has Lost A Bird, co-author Jonatan Brännström, ill. Marianne Dubuc, picture book, 2014, Lilla Piratförlaget Rights: Lilla Piratförlaget Moni Nilsson is one of Sweden’s most acclaimed authors of children’s books and YA fiction with a literary career spanning over almost 30 years. Her big breakthrough came with the books about Tzatziki, translated to over 20 languages and adapted for the screen. The language in Moni Nilsson’s books is direct without losing its characteristic voice and it’s easy to identify with the funny, kind-hearted and clever characters. She has a unique ability to see a growing child’s world and describe it in a way that all children can relate to, and with a great sense of humor. Moni Nilsson has received numerous prestigious literary awards such as the Astrid Lindgren Prize, The Nils Holgersson Plaque, the Tower of Babel Honour (Estonia) and the Carrousel international du film de Rimouski (Canada) for the best film manuscript. A poetic book with a child’s perspective, following a little boy as he goes on about his day. A unique collaboration with acclaimed Canadian illustrator Marianne Dubuc. I Love You Already Tomorrow, ill. Katarina Strömgård picture book, 2019, Lilla Piratförlaget Rights: Lilla Piratförlaget Max longs back to Before, before his little brother came. Together with the baby he takes off to go there, but that is not so easy. A longer picture book about becoming a big brother, and about the love between siblings – a love that needs to grow in its own pace. Photo: Mia Carlsson