About me
I am an Italian author-illustrator and SCBWI member based in California.
Former archaeologist and travel specialist, I decided to pursue my very first passions: art and books. Avid book reader since an early age, I have always had a soft spot for children's literature. When my hands were not busy turning pages, they were drawing. Today I work on various projects, like book covers, commission illustrations, and independent publications, but my focus is on children's books. Even though I work digitally, I like keeping a traditional media feeling, with lots of color and textures. I love everything connected to nature, magic, mystery, folklore, and history.
Winner of the People's Choice Portfolio Award for the SCBWI/SF-South Region Holiday in the Park 2025
Represented by Erzsi Deàk at Hen&ink Literary.
Books I illustrated
Kirkus Star Review and Kirkus Indie Awards Finalist!
"A playful and timely tale that teaches kids how to spot fearmongering and follow evidence."
Winner of the 2026 IndieReader Discovery Award - Children's Early to Intermediate Fiction category.
2026 IPPY Awards Gold Medal in the Children's Picture Books All Ages Category.
Foreward INDIES Book of the Year Awards 2025 Finalist - Picture Books, Early Reader Category.
2026 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in the Children-Mystery Category.
