Silvia Vecchini was born in Perugia, Italy, and graduated in Modern Literature. She is one of the most beloved and award-winning authors of children’s books and poetry and YA novels in Italy. She has been creating literature for children and young adults since 2000. Her diverse body of work includes picture books, poetry collections, early readers, novels, and graphic novels, many of which have been translated into other languages. In addition to her writing, she conducts poetry workshops for children and young adults and leads writing groups for adults.
Her awards and recognitions include: Italian Andersen Prize as best writer in 2026, Premio Micheluzzi for Best Screenplay (2022), Premio Liber (2022), Premio Laura Orvieto (2021), Premio Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi shortlist (2021), UNICEF Prize for Children’s Literature (2021), Sélection des Prix Scolaire, Angoulême (2017), Premio Gianni Rodari (2017), and many more.
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My Invention
What if the most powerful invention wasn’t a machine, but something invisible—something that follows you everywhere, sparks ideas, deepens emotions, and even brings people closer together? Award-winning author Silvia Vecchini crafts a poetic and introspective journey where the narrator describes a mysterious creation—one that can comfort, inspire, and challenge us. It can be as soft as snow, as strong as…
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Good Little Snail!
Little Snail’s Mum invites her to go out and meet the other animals that live in the meadow. She meets Cricket, Dragonfly, Ant, Spider… each one of them knows how to do something! Little Snail is amazed at what they can accomplish, but what is her special talent? Does she have one? Mummy will show her! A sweet and positive story to encourage little children…
