Berna Datema

Born: 1 May 1962

Place of Birth: Alkmaar

Lives in: Heerhugowaard

Education: Havo (Han Fortmanncollege, Heerhugowaard), Lerarenopleiding (d’Witte Leli, Amsterdam-tekenen en textiele werkvormen/ niet afgemaakt), Modeacademie ‘Vogue’, Amsterdam (bestaat niet meer in die vorm/wel afgemaakt)

And then? Worked for several fashion companies, mostly as a stylist, designer.  Preferred to design art-work for children’s clothing.

And now? Writer/illustrator of (children’s) books. Marreid to Harry Hendriks and mother of daughter Laila and son Noah.