Question for Redditors all over the world – have you heard of Astrid Lindgren?

I'm writing this post in order to find out how widely known Astrid Lindgren is. More specifically, which countries know about her and which don't.

I'm Lithuanian, born and raised. Lindgren's books pretty much created my childhood. I DEVOURED them. Pipi Longstockings, Emil from Lönneberga, Ronya the robber's daughter – I LOVE THESE BOOKS. Even considering re-reading them for nostalgia's sake.

However, I've come to realise that these books are not as ubiquitous in other countries. In Lithuania, they're EVERYWHERE. Pipi, Carlson and others are household names, every primary school teacher encourages kids to read them, every book store will have Lindgren in the children's section.

How is it where you live? Obviously, I assume every Swede alive knows who Lindgren is, but what about other European countries? The Americas? Aisia? I'm really interested to find out. Write in the comments whether you've heard of Lindgren and where you're from!

Thank you!