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Lena Manderstedt is an Associate Professor of Swedish and Education at Luleå University of Technology, focusing on inclusive education and under-researched cultural domains. Her work bridges teacher education, children's literature analysis, and minority representation studies, particularly regarding Sami cultural portrayals. She actively researches horse book genres' societal impact and promotes equitable educational policies for minority groups.
Her research emphasizes marginalized narratives such as young women's reading preferences and Sami representation across media. Key projects include analyzing generational horse book readership and how literature supports Sami language preservation. She advocates for teacher training that fosters visibility for all students, aiming to build a more inclusive society through cultural engagement.
Though her articles span decades, her recent work (2021–2025) highlights interdisciplinary approaches to cultural representation and pedagogy. Her studies on horse literature reveal its role in fostering lifelong reading habits and cross-generational connections. Meanwhile, her Sami-focused research critiques historical and contemporary media portrayals, advocating for authentic narratives.
Lena resides in Luleå and Australia, with a passion for coastal environments. She actively seeks funding to expand her horse book research into a comprehensive overview of the genre's evolution in Swedish culture.
