Astrid Lindgren legacy discussed at Vimmerby author event

During an author discussion held at the Vimmerby library, speakers Caroline Cabot and Christian Holzer explored the landscape of Astrid Lindgren’s upbringing. The event featured insights into the locations depicted in Lindgren’s works, including a discussion regarding how the legendary author might have interacted with modern social media.

Christian Holzer, publisher of Basebo, questioned whether Lindgren would have utilized platforms like TikTok, noting that she was “very modern for her time” and highly successful. Caroline Cabot, a journalist and author, shared her experiences using social media to connect with audiences and gather local insights, such as discovering the hayloft used in the Bullerbyn film.