Monica Clarinda

(Curaçao, 1961) grew up on Bonaire. Studied to be a teacher in health sciences in Rotterdam and has lived on Bonaire since 1994. Her first children's book, Nona ta Konta (Nona Tells a Story) appeared in 2000. In 2002 and 2006 two more books were published in the series. In her work she tells about the history and culture of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. With these she aims at teaching and informing children and adults about the history and culture of the islands.