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Paperina e la selezione scientifica -Tribute to Italian women scientists

In occasion of the national women day in Italy (March 8th) the Fondazione Bracco in collaboration with Edizioni Panini, published on Topolino – Mickey Mouse (N. 3354), an Italian weekly magazine for young readers, a series of stories centered on the work of Italian women scientists. The story titled Paperina e la selezione scientifica pays tribute to scientists Luisa Torsi (Professor of Chemistry at the European Material Research Society, … Continued

Italian American Writer publishes “When I am Italian”

Joanna Clapps Herman is an Italian American writer, editor and poet. In November of 2019, she released When I Am Italian: quando sono italiana which explores the question: can a person born outside of Italy be considered Italian? Herman, born to second-generation Italian American parents, was raised with Italian customs and traditions. Her Italian upbringing was the inspiration to many of her publications. Edvige Giunta, coeditor … Continued

Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo

The Italbooks team had the opportunity to go to C2E2, the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest, where they were able to engage in an exploratory mission on comics in preparation for the 2020 Comic Con in San Diego. At C2E2 they not only visited the amazing stands of American and International Comic Books, but they also met Italian friends – International School … Continued

C2E2 2020: Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo

Coronavirus – What to know

“Aiutamoci l’un con l’altro. Insieme ce la facciamo,” is the response from the Italian Ministero della Salute. This translates to “helping each other, and together we can get through it.” The Italian Ministero della Salute then describes the correct precautions in order to protect yourself from the virus. There is currently no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), so the proper sanitation practices are … Continued

New book by Elena Ferrante

Italian publisher Edizioni E/O has just announced the release date for the Italian edition of the eagerly anticipated new novel from Elena Ferrante. This new novel will be released on November 7th, and is set in the author’s beloved Naples, specifically in the Rione Alto neighborhood. Although the time frame is unclear at this point, the plot focuses on intense family ties, fraught relationships … Continued

New book by Elena Ferrante

Italian publisher Edizioni E/O has just announced the release date for the Italian edition of the eagerly anticipated new novel from Elena Ferrante. This new novel will be released on November 7th, and is set in the author’s beloved Naples, specifically in the Rione Alto neighborhood. Although the time frame is unclear at this point, the plot focuses on intense family ties, fraught relationships … Continued

ITA at ACTFL, 2019

Come visit us in Washington DC, at booth #1227 and check out our great participants: • A door to Italy (www.adoortoitaly.com) • Il Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Roma (www.clidante.it) • Il Centro (www.sccuola-italiano-milano.com) • Edizioni Edilingua (www.edilingua.it) We are looking forward to meeting you.

Busy first day at Comic-Con International in San Diego!

Thursday, July 18th inaugurated the 49th edition of Comic-Con International in San Diego. The Italian Trade Agency had a busy day with lots of interest in the Italian exhibitors on display: Fabrizio Capigatti & Martina Fari, Coconino Press, Grafimated Cartoon, Kotopopi, Luigi Merati, TheSign Comics & Arts Academy, and Tunué. This year’s booth was augmented with digital and video presentations of the creative material … Continued

A busy first day at Comic-Con International!