Tessa for president

Comics

A little girl in charge. One meter thirty of grit, brilliant ideas… and a country to change!

The fierce Tess Hardnose has just won the general election: she is the new President. She has big plans for the future, but unfortunately not all of them shine with honesty. The morning after her victory, however, she wakes up and… she has turned into a child again! Help! How can a little girl rule the country? But little Tess has no doubts: she can do it just fine. And she sets to work straight away with a few hilarious changes of plan… Too bad someone is trying to get in her way!

  • An original graphic novel that blends politics and imagination from a child’s point of view — with energy, humor, and striking visuals.
  • A story that sparks reflection on power, participation, and change, told in a fresh, accessible voice for young readers.
Publisher: Il Castoro
Target: 8-10
Year: 2025
Author
Susanna Mattiangeli

Susanna Mattiangeli, born in Rome in 1971, studied art history and gained work experience in theater. She is dedicated to projects for children, leading drawing and creative writing workshops in collaboration with schools, libraries, and bookstores. She has published numerous books with various Italian publishers, and in 2018, she was a finalist for the Premio Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi with I numeri felici (Vànvere Edizioni). That same year, she won the Andersen Prize as "Best Writer." In 2021, she was named the Italian Children’s Laureate for the 2022-2024 period

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Author
Kanjano

Kanjano, also known as Giuliano Cangiano, is an illustrator and Art Director at Studio Shamun. He has collaborated with publications such as L'Unità and Il Corriere della Sera, publishing comic strips and graphic journalism. He directed the magazine Mamma! Se ci leggi è giornalismo, se ci quereli è satira and created graphic novels like Ilva, Comizi d'acciaio and Sostiene Sankara (Becco Giallo). He works as a colorist and letterer for Panini and Salani, as well as a freelance illustrator.

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