Verna Norberg Aardema Vugteveen (June 6, 1911 – May 11, 2000), best known by the name Verna Aardema, was an American writer of children's books.
Verna Norberg was born in New Era, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. of Journalism in 1934. She worked as a grade schoo…
Verna Aardema is widely recognized for her retellings of traditional folktales from various cultures, particularly African stories. Her work often features animal characters and rhythmic language, making them popular for read-alouds.
