Born in 1953, Stein Erik Lunde has written 16 books, mostly for children and young adults. His books have been published in many countries.  He also writes lyrics and has translated Bob Dylan into Norwegian. In 2009, MY FATHER'S ARMS ARE A BOAT was awarded the Norwegian Ministry's Culture Prize for the Best Book for Children and Youth. The book was also nominated for the 2011 German Children's Literature Award, and won the 2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Award.

Books by Stein Erik Lunde

My Father's Arms are a Boat

written by Stein Erik Lunde, illustrated by Øyvind Torseter and translated by kari dickson