Francesca Assirelli was born in Naples in 1977 but now lives and works in Bologna. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples while has also attended various courses in illustration for children's books. Francesca has chosen this job because of her love for children. She has published many illustrated books for Italian and foreign publishers. While she started her career as a traditional illustrator, in recent years she has also approached the digital, although you never forget the first love. Francesca likes to cook and make cakes for friends and family. She also loves animals, especially squirrelsView Full Bio