Sometimes the dark comes

writes for children and organizes events. He is the coordinator of Book Pride – National Independent Publishing Fair, works for the Turin International Book Fair (Salone del Libro di Torino), and contributes to Tuttolibri, the literary supplement of La Stampa. He authored Calypso la bambina wi-fi (Feltrinelli Kids) and co-authored Delitto al Festival(Battello a Vapore) with Vernante Pallotti. His illustrated book, A volte arriva il buio, featuring illustrations by Melinda Berti, was published in conjunction with the 2024 Lucca Junior Competition - Livio Sossi Editorial Illustration Award. He lives and works between Turin and Milan.

Melinda Berti lives and works in Florence. After years of creative exploration and experimentation, she brought Little Mel to life—her illustrated alter ego. Through her, Melinda dives into imagination, searches for hidden meanings, and shares glimpses of her inner world in every drawing. The result is a delicate, timeless universe inhabited by tiny animals, artichoke-shaped houses, and a quietly enchanted nature.