AN INTERVIEW WITH GUIDO SGARDOLI

Abstract

At the request of Children’s Reading, Russian writer Anastasia Strokina interviewed Guido Sgardoli, one of the most famous Italian children’s writers today. In Italy the name of Sgardoli needs no introduction: his books have been translated into many languages, are loved by readers and have been awarded various prizes for achievements in children’s literature. Sgardoli is also known for his social activities — he is a member of the Writers with Children movement, which fights for the rights of refugee and migrant children.