Anders Sparring (b. 1969) is a well-established writer of TV series for children and the author of several successful children’s novels. Most recently, Sparring has moved in the direction of developing and writing for big drama productions. He strives for both originality and authenticity, choosing to focus his narratives on people that are often pushed into the background. Sparring is equally passionate about writing comedy; he is himself a celebrated stand-up comedian.

Throughout his career, Sparring has written for many popular TV shows and has gained extensive experience in writing for animated series and for dolls. His works include Allram Eest, The Three Friends… and Jerry, Superhero Christmas, Laban the Little Ghost, Roofters, My brother, King of the Summer Camp, and Farang. In 2017, he received a Guldbagge nomination for his screenplay The World of Dolores and Gunellen.

Sparring has published six books to date, one of which is the popular series about the Knyckertz family.

Sparring is currently working on the second season of the hit TV series The Hunters, and the film adaptation of the praised Malin Fors series, based on the books by Mons Kallentoft.