Gunilla Bergström

Gunilla Bergström ( b. 1942 ) is a Swedish journalist, author and illustrator of a series of popular children's books, the main characters are the little Alfie Atkins and his father.

Gunilla Bergström came to Stockholm in 1966 and first worked for newspapers Aftonbladet and Dagens Nyheter. Since her debut as a children's book author published 30 books to date.

The books are distinguished by their deep understanding of the world of children with their problems and special treats. On idyllization childhood is waived, problems are appropriate for children modeled, represented and solved. The directness of the illustrations, causes children and adults include the figure of the Willi directly into her heart. With support from the wisdom of the Father is the child the way to their own experiences, including errors and the learning result, open.

The Swedish name of the main character, the little boy who is Alfons Åberg, his friend, who exists only in the imagination of the boys say, " the secret Mållgan ". In 1979 she received the Elsa Beskow Plaque.