Selma Lønning Aarø

Selma Lønning Aarø (b 1972, Norway) is a novelist, children’s writer and columnist.

She made her literary debut in 1995 with Den endelige historien, which received a prize for best debut novel from the Cappelen publishing house. Her novel Vill ni åka mera was nominated for the Brage Prize in 2003.

Lønning Aarø also excels as a humorist – in Stormfulle høyder, for example, which takes an irreverent look at the many complications caused by love.

Together with Nils-Øivind Haagensen, she has edited three editions of the Signaler anthology series, showcasing the work of new writers. She has also worked as a columnist for both Dagbladet and Klassekampen.