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ASTRID LINDGREN, the world famous Swedish writer of children's books, will celebrate her 90 year's birthday November 14, 1997. Recently she recieved in Copenhagen the Wilhelm Hansen Prize of Honour of 100.000 Danish crowns for her authorship. However, she has during her lifetime recieved almost every literary prize except the Nobel Prize. Among her most popular books are Pippi Longstocking, Emil in Lönneberga, Mio, my Mio and The Brothers Lionheart. Most of her books have been turned into films. (KEYSTONE/POLFOTO/ Tine Harden-nf)