Lorenzo Coltellacci,  Cecilia Cavallini

Zanzarita

Humorous
Picture book

A sharp and witty story about being misunderstood.

ZanzaRita isn’t like the other mosquitoes. She doesn’t just want to bite—she wants to be heard, understood, maybe even welcomed. But no one’s willing to listen. What follows is a buzzing, bittersweet quest to challenge prejudice, open closed doors, and prove that even the tiniest voices deserve a chance. A funny and touching tale about resilience, kindness, and the universal need to be seen for who we really are.

  • A clever and humorous picture book that flips perspectives and challenges stereotypes with charm.
  • A tenacious and unforgettable heroine who teaches kids never to give up on being heard.
Publisher: Pane e sale
Target: 5-7
Year: 2024
Author
Lorenzo Coltellacci

Lorenzo Coltellacci, born in Rome in 1992, holds a degree in Foreign Languages and a specialization in International Cooperation. As a comic book author and illustrator, his works have been published in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, China, Portugal, Canada, and Korea. Some of his major graphic novels include Un singolo passo (Tunué, 2020) and Escher. Mondi impossibili (Tunué, 2022), which is featured in the artist's exhibition catalog. He also wrote the scripts for È mia la colpa. La vita dei Joy Division (Feltrinelli Comics, 2024) and Morire non importa. The Cure: le radici di un mito (Feltrinelli Comics, 2025). He is known for creating the Kamasmart manual (Magic Press, 2016), which gained international attention. He currently works in digital communication.

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Author
Cecilia Cavallini

Cecilia Cavallini, born in Pontedera in 1973, after studying art in Lucca and Florence, initially dedicated herself to informal painting. At the same time, she developed a passion for children's illustration and decided to pursue this career. She now works as an illustrator for publishers and private clients.

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