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Publications & Projects

Every project begins with a question. Research is at the heart of my work, but every project takes a different path depending on the people, place and purpose. From oral histories and archival research to books, exhibitions and educational resources, I collaborate with communities, artists and institutions to transform ideas into meaningful cultural outcomes.

Every publication begins long before the writing.

Research, interviews, archival material, conversations and collaboration form the foundation of my books.

Mamma mia, ItAliens! or Mamma, gli itAlieni!

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This project was initiated by the Committee of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.) for the Consular District of Queensland and the Northern Territory, under the patronage of the Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Canberra and the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane.

The project makes Italian migration history accessible to wider audiences through the visual language of graphic storytelling thanks to the work of artist illustrator Alessia Castiglioni.

Mamma mia, ItAliens! is an historically informed graphic novel (fumetto) that preserves first-generation migrant experiences while engaging readers who may never pick up a traditional history book.

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This project received Regional Arts Development Funding via the Gympie Regional Council

More than spaghetti or Al di là degli spaghetti

Many stories of Italian migration in regional Queensland had never been formally documented. This project set out to record those experiences while the opportunity still existed, preserving memories for future generations.

A permanent historical resource for the Gympie Region, supporting community identity, local history and future research into migration and multicultural heritage.

A Rainbow Story with Sofia and Matisse or La Terra Arcobaleno di Sofia e Matisse

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This project received Regional Arts Development Funding via the Gympie Regional Council and was created in collaboration with Butchulla elder Karen Hall and artist illustrator Alessia Castiglioni

It introduces children and parents to Rainbow Beach through a story that celebrates diversity, belonging and respect for Country while acknowledging the Butchulla People as Traditional Custodians.

 

It is the first illustrated children's book dedicated to Rainbow Beach that respectfully recognises Butchulla culture, developed through collaboration between community, artists and cultural knowledge holders.

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