Iben Akerlie (b. 1988) is a bestselling children’s book author and one of Norway’s leading actors. Sold in 15 territories, her debut Lol Lars was an instant bestseller, won the prestigious ARK Children’s Book Prize, and was nominated for the Norwegian Book Sellers’ Prize, the Norwegian Children & YA Authors’ Association First Book Prize, and the Book Bloggers’ Prize. The film based on Lol Lars will be launched September 2023. Akerlie has a degree in in special education.