Anni Swan

Anni Swan
Otto Manninen and Anni Manninen in ca. 1906.
Born(1875-01-04)4 January 1875
Helsinki, Finland
Died24 March 1958(1958-03-24) (aged 83)
Helsinki, Finland

Anni Emilia Swan (married name Anni Manninen; 4 January 1875 in Helsinki – 24 March 1958 in Helsinki) was a Finnish writer. Swan wrote many books for children and young adults, was a journalist for children's magazines and worked as a translator. She is considered the creator of Finnish literature for girls.