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About me

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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.

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Books I illustrated 

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Kirkus Star Review!

"A playful and timely tale that teaches kids how to spot fearmongering and follow evidence." 

Foreward INDIES Book of the Year Awards 2025 Finalist - Picture Books, Early Reader  category!

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