Sápmis jättinna – sanningen om Långa lappflickan

Author Åke Lundgren shares the story and images from his new documentary book, which took 48 years to complete. It tells the tale of Christina Chatarina Larsdotter (1819-1854), known as the Tall Lapland Girl, Stor-Stina, and The Lapland Giantess.

This unique woman's fate was the subject of Åke's first novel "Den långa Lappflickan, sägnen om Stor-Stina" (The Tall Lapland Girl – The Legend of Stor-Stina) (1981). It was later revised and released as a special anniversary edition in 2011.

Now, her remains have been found, and Åke has written an extensive documentary about her fate: " Sapmis Jättinna - Sanningen om den långa Lappflickan" (The Giantess of Sápmi – The Truth About the Tall Lapland Girl.)

The book is richly illustrated and contains a wealth of factual material collected over 48 years.

Tuesday, October 15, 6:00-7:00 PM, City Library,
Västerbotten Room

Free admission, but registration is required.

Registration opens September 11: https://akelundgrenstorstina.confetti.events/

Organizer: Skellefteå Municipality/City Library

The event is part of the Storytelling Festival 2024