Eva Lindström – laureate 2022 1
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Book recommendatio
ns from the jury Eva Lindström’s rich body of work offers many books to choose from. But where should you start? Three of our jury members have some recommendations to help you choose. Limpan är sugen (Sizzles is Peckish; Alfabeta, 1997; En bok för alla, 2017) “The completely wordless picture book Limpan är sugen from 1997 is a short, brilliant story about a woman, a dog and a sausage. It works as a compact, humorous chamber play, with a focus on physical comedy, looks, insinuations and body language. When the characters meet, a dynamic interaction begins that, despite complications, suggests a yearning for friendship and community. Minimalism, rich colouration and expressive faces give this funny little story a unique atmosphere. The storytelling is swift and caricatural, the comedy absurd and cathartic.” Elina Druker, professor of literature Tip! Visit alma.se for Eva Lindström’s complete bibliography. 12