Antonio Ferrara is a writer, illustrator and trainer. He has received several awards, including Premio Andersen for twice. His books are published by the most important Italian publishing houses and translated into several languages. He holds creative writing workshops at schools, libraries, bookshops, prisons, hospitals and cultural associations.
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Broken Hero
The story of a man whose scientific, civil and political commitment contributed towards the end of the Second World War and the victory of the allies over the nazi-fascist forces. The real life of Alan Turing narrated “by himself”, in the first person, thanks to a narrative gimmick that allows us to “hear” his voice even today. The story unfolds through…
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Twenty-Four Thousand Kisses
A real catalogue of poetic and funny, absurd and authentic kisses. A long silent book that needs no words, but to which each one can give his voice. A sample of natural and original effusions, because we will have to start kissing again, sooner or later, without preclusion or prejudices. An accordion book that is not just a book but,…
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Angels
In a city where adults are distracted and absent, children gazes know what to look at and see. Ferrara’s verses tell of a ‘dystopian’ reality – which is none other than our own – in which angels are there, to rescue, heal, protect… There is a whole world which is invisible to adults, but very present to children’s lives. A poetic reflection on how…
