A Room of My Own
Written by Serena Ballista
Illustrated by Chiara Carrer
Published by Settenove
32 pages
18 x 18 cm
Age 4+
All rights available
White Ravens Selection
A poetic and beautifully illustrated journey into the heart of one of the greatest literary minds.
What do a writer, a spider, and a child have in common? In A Room of My Own, young readers embark on a poetic and imaginative journey into the world of Virginia Woolf, discovering the power of creativity, independence, and storytelling.
Through a playful yet profound narrative, this book draws a parallel between a spider spinning its web and a writer weaving a story—both require space, silence, and freedom to create. With poetic text by Serena Ballista and evocative illustrations by Chiara Carrer, this beautifully crafted book introduces children to Woolf’s iconic idea of having “a room of one’s own” as a symbol of self-expression and autonomy.
An inspiring read for curious minds and future storytellers, A Room of My Own is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and the importance of carving out one’s own space in the world.
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