Marianna Balducci

Marianna Balducci, a fashion graduate, is an author and illustrator of books for children and young adults. She often combines drawing and photography to guide her readers’ gaze in unexpected directions. Her photo-illustrated picture books have earned her several awards, including the Nati per Leggere Prize (2018) and the Andersen Prize (2021). Alongside her illustration work, she taught a communication seminar for ten years at the Fashion Department in Rimini (Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna). She collaborates with illustration academies such as Mimaster (Milan), TheSign Academy (Florence), and NID (Perugia). She leads workshops and training sessions and brings her books to life in events for both children and adults.