Lorenzo Coltellacci,  Cecilia Cavallini

Zanzarita

Picture book

ZanzaRita is a story about the ability to listen and try to look beyond appearances.

Because even behind our fiercest enemy – like summer mosquitoes – there can be complex stories, curious questions, and unexpected surprises. But it’s also a story about perseverance and the importance of never giving up. The protagonist of this story, ZanzaRita, embodies the classic person who feels misunderstood by the world due to prejudice, preconceptions, and false myths. However, despite the tough challenge, she never gives up and keeps trying to make herself heard, to speak her mind, and to get what she wants… which is simply a little kindness.

Publisher: Pane e sale
Target: 5-7
Year: 2024
Author
Lorenzo Coltellacci

Lorenzo Coltellacci, born in Rome in 1992, holds a degree in Foreign Languages and a specialization in International Cooperation. As a comic book author and illustrator, his works have been published in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, China, Portugal, Canada, and Korea. Some of his major graphic novels include Un singolo passo (Tunué, 2020) and Escher. Mondi impossibili (Tunué, 2022), which is featured in the artist's exhibition catalog. He also wrote the scripts for È mia la colpa. La vita dei Joy Division (Feltrinelli Comics, 2024) and Morire non importa. The Cure: le radici di un mito (Feltrinelli Comics, 2025). He is known for creating the Kamasmart manual (Magic Press, 2016), which gained international attention. He currently works in digital communication.

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Author
Cecilia Cavallini

Cecilia Cavallini, born in Pontedera in 1973, after studying art in Lucca and Florence, initially dedicated herself to informal painting. At the same time, she developed a passion for children's illustration and decided to pursue this career. She now works as an illustrator for publishers and private clients.

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