Gianni Rodari

Giovanni Francesco "Gianni" Rodari was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his works of children's literature, notably Il romanzo di Cipollino. For his lasting contribution as a... Wikipedia

• Born:  Giovanni Francesco Rodari, October 23, 1920, Omegna, Kingdom of Italy
• Age at death:  59 years
• Died:  April 14, 1980, Rome, Italy
• Nationality:  Italian
• Occupation:  Writer, journalist
• Years active:  1946–1980
• Known for:  his children's books
• Political party:  Italian Communist Party
• Awards:  Hans Christian Andersen Medal (1970)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo