Photo: Stefan Tell“I’m in shock”
Wolf Erlbruch on his relation to Astrid Lindgren, the period following the award announcement, and his advice for children and young people who like to draw.
Wolf Erlbruch’s comment after the announcement:
“Oh, Astrid, I love you! You didn’t know me, but I’ve known you for a long time through your books, which I love for their acuity and their sense of humour. It’s a universal humour that everyone can appreciate. I never thought I would be receiving the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, but now I know it’s true. I’m still in shock and I’m sure I will be for a while. But it’s wonderful!”
Wolf Erlbruch on…
... the period following the award announcement and the award ceremony:
“It felt like I got enough attention to last a lifetime.”
... receiving multiple prestigious awards:
“It’s absolutely wonderful – for a second.”
... his advice for children and young people who like to draw:
“Never touch books about illustration…”
