About Angelo Mozzillo Books
Angelo Mozillo is an acclaimed Italian author of books for children and young readers, including the humorous Detective Linus series. I Am a Leaf won the prestigious Italian Andersen Prize as Best Picture Book in 2021 and was also named Best Children's Book overall. His books have been translated into several languages; this is his first published in English. Born in Naples, he now lives and works in Milan. Marianna Balducci is a celebrated Italian illustrator known for her innovative blend of illustration, photography, and digital techniques. She received the Andersen Prize for her work on I Am a Leaf. Balducci collaborates with major publishers and cultural institutions and is also an educator. She lives and works in Milan. Visit her at mariannabalducci.it.
