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In 1944 Lindgren won second prize in a competition held by the newly founded publishing house Rabén & Sjögren with her novel Britt-Marie lättar sitt hjärta ( Britt-Marie unburdens her heart ).

A year later she won first prize in the same competition with the children's book Pippi Långstrump ( Pippi Longstocking ), which has since become one of the most beloved children's books in the world.

She had already sent Pippi Longstocking to the Bonniers publishing house but it was rejected.

Pippi Longstocking has been translated into 60 languages.

While Lindgren almost immediately became a much appreciated writer, the irreverent attitude towards adult authority that is a distinguishing characteristic of many of her characters has occasionally drawn the ire of some conservatives.