Gianni Rodari
Giovanni ‘Gianni’ Rodari (23 October 1920 – 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist. He is best known for his works of children’s literature, notably Il romanzo di Cipollino. He received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970.
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Giovanni ‘Gianni’ Rodari (23 October 1920 – 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist. He is best known for his works of children’s literature, notably Il romanzo di Cipollino. He received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970. His books have been translated into many languages, though few have been published in English.
On October 23, 2020, Google celebrated his 100th birthday with a Google Doodle. He was married to Maria Teresa Feretti, who gave birth to their daughter, Paola, in 1953. Rodari died in Rome, following a surgical operation, in April 1980. His works were translated into numerous languages.
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