Strega Nona

DePaola's portrayal of Italian culture feels authentic and warm. I'm curious whether his own heritage influenced the story or if he did specific research.

Big Anthony’s curiosity leads to chaos, which is hilarious but also a little nerve-wracking for the characters involved. How do others interpret his role in the story?

The visuals bring the magic to life so vividly. I wonder what the process was like for dePaola to balance detailed art with the simple, whimsical tone of the story.