Pippi Longstocking has been beloved by readers of all ages for decades thanks to her strength, generosity, silliness, bravery, and kindness. On Episode 209, Alli and her guest chat about all the warm fuzzinnes of her story, which was written by Astrid Lindgren and published in 1945. Tune in for conversations about Pippi’s timelessness, self-compassion, self-awareness, kid lit post-WWII, the importance of taking up space, subversions of orphan tropes, and their favorite Pippi adventures.

Claribel Ortega is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of middle grade and YA fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage, including Witchlings and Frizzy. Follow her on Instagram (@claribel_ortega) and Twitter (@claribel_ortega).

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