Stories of Kids Who Change the World

Born in Lucca in 1981, Teo Benedetti is a versatile author specializing in books for children and young adults, published by renowned publishers such as Edizioni EL, Einaudi Ragazzi, and Fanucci. A multifaceted freelance professional, he works as a blogger, copy editor, and social media manager. He has collaborated with organizations like Corriere Sociale, Corriere del Mezzogiorno, AVIS, and Lucca Comics & Games. In 2013 and 2014, he was among the organizers of DigiLab, the digital laboratory of the Turin Book Fair, where he engaged over 1,500 young people in an innovative dialogue about their relationship with new technologies.

Daniele Nicastro was born in 1978. He currently lives in the province of Cuneo, where he writes all sorts of things: novels, postcards, messages in bottles, and phrases on walls. He started telling stories as a teenager—to his mother—every time he came home late without letting her know. Over time, he turned it into a profession. He made his debut with the novel Grande, which won the Legenda Junior Prize. With Fino all’ultima #challenge (Lapis Edizioni), he was a finalist for the 2024 Bancarellino Prize. As a children's and young adult author, he has published over 50 books, which have been translated into several languages. Coming-of-age novels and comics are his greatest passion.

Mariapaola Pesce is an author and coach. She has published picture books, novels and comic biographies for children which have been translated in various countries around the world.