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Elin Lindell

Sweden
Guest at the ILB: 2026

Elin Lindell is a Swedish author and illustrator of children’s and young adult books. She began her career as a journalist at the magazine »Kamratposten«, where she continues to work as an illustrator. She has written and illustrated more than 25 books. Her debut was a major success in Sweden and received the Carl von Linné Plaque in 2007. In 2024, »Världens sämsta syster« received the Nils Holgersson Plaque, followed by a nomination for the August Prize in 2025. Elin Lindell lives in Stockholm.

Last Update: 2026

Jenka och jag
Alfabeta
Stockholm, 2025

12 Süßigkeiten und 2 Todesfälle
Klett Kinderbuch
Leipzig, 2026
(Ü: Katharina Erben)

Världens sämsta syster
Alfabeta
Stockholm, 2023

Der süßeste Bruder der Welt … und andere Irrtümer
Klett Kinderbuch
Leipzig, 2025
(Ü: Katharina Erben)

Borttappat: Katt, Kompis, Kalsong
Alfabeta
Stockholm, 2018

Hanna(h) mit nur einem H und eine Katze namens Hund
Fischer Sauerländer
Frankfurt am Main, 2015
(Ü: Birgitta Kicherer)

Iris Karlssons värsta sommar
Alfabeta
Stockholm, 2020

Pia Karlssons schlimmster Sommer
Kosmos
Stuttgart, 2012
(Ü: Dr. Iris Schubert)