April 7, 2026 at 4:30 pm
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invites young readers ages 4–10 to join our monthly series In biblioteca in italiano with Fiorenza Castelli — a fun journey through Italian stories and culture, open to all languages. Each session pairs themed readings with hands-on activities. The reading will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Reading in Italian with Adapted English Translation
For our April meet-up we will read La città nascosta (Hidden City) by Luca Tortolini with illustrations by Victoria Semykina. Published by Edizioni Corsare in 2021. A city is like a whole world. There are places and people we know — and mysterious places, inhabited by strangers. It’s easy to get lost, but just as easy to find yourself again. We turn a corner, then another, and suddenly we don’t know where we are. There is a hidden city waiting to be discovered. Recommended age: 5 and up.
7 aprile 2026 – ore 16.30
L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Washington invita giovani amanti della lettura dai 4 ai 10 anni alla serie mensile In biblioteca in italiano con Fiorenza Castelli — un viaggio divertente tra storie e cultura italiana, aperto a tuttə. Ogni incontro abbina letture tematiche ad attività creative. La lettura si terrà all’aperto, salvo condizioni meteorologiche avverse.
Per il nostro incontro di aprile leggeremo La città nascosta di Luca Tortolini, con illustrazioni di Victoria Semykina. Pubblicato da Edizioni Corsare nel 2021.
La città è come un mondo intero: ci sono i luoghi e le persone che conosciamo, e luoghi misteriosi abitati da sconosciuti. Basta girare un angolo per perdersi — e ritrovarsi. C’è una città nascosta da scoprire. Età di lettura: da 5 anni.
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LOCATION
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
RSVP for April 7, 2026 (starts March 30)
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MORE ABOUT “IN BIBLIOTECA IN ITALIANO”
These encounters are appropriate for children between 4 and 10 years old. The encounters are held once a month in the library of the Italian Cultural Institute, from October to May at 4:30 pm, and last about 1 hour. Adults accompanying the children are not expected to stay during the event, unless they choose to do so. Registration is necessary as space is limited.
Please register for each date separately (use above registration button)
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
- October 7, 2025 – “Pimpa viaggia in Italia” by Francesco Tullio-Altan (Franco Cosimo Panini editore)
- November 11, 2025 – “E se… ?” by Anthony Browne (CameloZampa)
- December 2, 2025 – “Si può” by Giusi Quarenghi (Tuttestorie)
- January 13, 2026 – “L’uomo del camion” (The Birthday Present) and “Il prestigiatore” (The Green Conjurer) by Bruno Munari (Corraini Editore)
- February 10, 2026 – “Piccolo Mago” by Chiara Valentina Segré, illustrations by Roberta Terracchio (VerbaVolant Edizioni)
- March 10, 2026 – “Un barattolo di emozioni” by author Deborah Marcero, published by Terre di Mezzo Editore
- April 7, 2026 – La città nascosta (Hidden City) by Luca Tortolini, illustrations by Victoria Semykina (Corsare).
The following date TBD:
- May 5, 2026