Barbro Lindgren (born 18 March 1937) is a Swedish writer of children's books and books for adult readers.
For her lasting contribution as a children's writer, Lindgren was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004.
Ten years later she won the annual Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
The biggest cash prize in children's and young-adult literature, it rewards a writer, illustrator, oral storyteller, or reading promoter for its entire body of work.