In lively prose and folksy paintings, dePaola tells of the Italian brother who forsook his worldly possessions to travel from village to village helping the poor and sheltering animals.

She’s Strega Nona, the Italian witch-granny made famous by the late children’s book author Tomie dePaola in a 13-book series. And if you have been paying attention, you already know this magic ...

Illustration by Tomie dePaola The beloved illustrated children's book Strega Nona, first published in 1975, has core literary themes of punishment, authority, and trust. However, the original book and ...

There’s a new trend on social media that involves cozy kitchens, huge bowls of pasta and an Italian grandmother witch.