About The Book

In NONNA KNOWS BEST, Jaclyn Crupi celebrates the passion, generosity of spirit and good old- fashioned wisdom of nonnas and shares the secrets that make them so special, including mouth-watering recipes from la cucina della nonna (nonna's kitchen), foolproof tips, sayings and advice for every life moment.

Charming, entertaining and insightful, NONNA KNOWS BEST is the perfect gift for anyone in need of a big warm Italian hug (and a container full of leftover pasta).

About The Author

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Jaclyn Crupi is a freelance book editor, project manager, event host and bookseller. Jaclyn has worked in publishing and bookselling since 2002. She has a Bachelor of Arts (English and Cinema Studies) from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing from RMIT.Jaclyn has written numerous books for both children and adults. Her most recent book for adults, Garden Like a Nonno, was shortlisted for an Indie Book Award and longlisted for an Australian Book Industry Award. Her most recent book for children, The ABC Kids Guide to Loving the Planet, was shortlisted for the Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature. Jaclyn's work has appeared in The Guardian, SBS Voices, At Home, Audrey, Slow and Frankie.

About The Illustrator

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Felicita is a self-taught illustrator. She graduated in Philosophy from the University of Western Australia. She has worked on several animation projects along with her husband, Gianluca, but her passion is making picture books. She lives in Rome with Gianluca and their daughter, Nina.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Affirm Press (April 28, 2020)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781925972627

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