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Gives language to experiences that may still be difficult to talk about

The article discusses the role of LGBTQ+ literature in providing language for experiences that remain difficult to talk about, particularly in a time when many agree that diversity is positive but debates around Pride continue. The author, Emilie Teige Skrattegård, mentions collaborating with journalist Jakob Semb Aasmundsen, who has written extensively on queer culture in Aftenposten. A recent interview with Sophia Jansson, Tove Jansson’s niece and heir, explores queer references in the Moomin books, including the character Too-Tikki, which is based on Tuulikki Pietilä, Tove Jansson’s partner

I en tid der mange er enige om at skeivhet er fint – men hvor debatten om Pride fortsatt er betent – gir skeiv litteratur språk til erfaringer som fremdeles kan være vanskelige å snakke om.

Emilie Teige Skrattegård

Bokjournalist

Publisert: 19.06.2026 10:09

Denne uken har jeg alliert meg med min kollega, kulturjournalist Jakob Semb Aasmundsen, som har skrevet en haug med saker om skeiv kultur her i Aftenposten.

Han har nylig intervjuet Tove Janssons niese og arving, Sophia Jansson, om skeive referanser i Mummi-bøkene. Lite visste jeg at verdens søteste karakter, «Too-Tikki», er basert på Tuulikki Pietilä – Tove Janssons partner gjennom 45 år. Hyggelig! Intervjuet kommer i løpet av helgen på både nett og papir!

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Source document: Interview with Sophia Jansson

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AftenpostenParty-aligned🔒Center2 days ago
Gives language to experiences that may still be difficult to talk about

The article discusses the role of LGBTQ+ literature in providing language for experiences that remain difficult to talk about, particularly in a time when many agree that diversity is positive but debates around Pride continue. The author, Emilie Teige Skrattegård, mentions collaborating with journalist Jakob Semb Aasmundsen, who has written extensively on queer culture in Aftenposten. A recent interview with Sophia Jansson, Tove Jansson’s niece and heir, explores queer references in the Moomin books, including the character Too-Tikki, which is based on Tuulikki Pietilä, Tove Jansson’s partner

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on cultural topics related to LGBTQ+ representation in literature without taking a clear political stance. It presents information neutrally, discussing the significance of queer literature and referencing an interview without apparent ideological framing.

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