Italian women children's writers

Elisabetta Dami (born 1 January 1958) is an Italian children's books author who is famous as the creator of the character Geronimo Stilton.

Emanuela Da Ros is a journalist and Italian writer of children's books.

Angela Nanetti is an Italian writer. She was awarded the Baltvilks International Prize in Children’s Literature and Book Art, for the book My Grandfather was a Cherry Tree in 2019. The book was made into an animated short film by directors Olga Poliektova and Tatiana Poliektova in 2015.

Nicoletta Costa (born 1953) is an Italian writer, illustrator and cartoonist, famous for her works of children's literature. She is the creator of characters Olga the Cloud and Julian Rabbit. Costa is renowned for her distinctive drawing style, distinguished by "characterized forms and bright colours." She is the recipient of many awards, including three Andersen Prizes [it]. Her books have been translated into several languages, including English, Spanish, and Japanese.

Emma Perodi (31 January 1850, Cerreto Guidi - 5 March 1918, Palermo) was an Italian writer and journalist; best known for her children's books.

Bianca Pitzorno (born 12 August 1942) is an Italian writer best known for her books for children and young adults. She is considered one of Italy's most important authors in that field.

Silvana De Mari was born in 1953 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta, Italy). She is a fantasy novel writer.

Jeanne Perego (born 1958) is an Italian writer and journalist. She writes books for kids and teenagers, art, green and cultural tourism. She has worked for many Italian newspapers and magazines, like Il tirreno, L'Eco di Bergamo, La Provincia di Como/Weekend, Topolino, Madre, Carnet, Dove e Giardinaggio. She lives in Toscana half part of the year, and the other half in Bavaria.

Paola Capriolo (born 1 January 1962) is an Italian novelist and translator.

Anna Sarfatti (born 1950) is an Italian writer of children's books.