Francesca Scalinci
Francesca Scalinci holds a PhD in Anglo-American Studies and New Literatures in English from the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice. Francesca, who writes both in English and Italian, is also the author of two short stories for children, one of which has been awarded for its concern on children’s rights. Since 2013 she has been following Syrian events and has been actively involved in supporting Syrians’ quest for justice and dignity. Her poems bear the echo of her great love for Syria and Syrians and deal with the themes of exile and diaspora. She is also the mother of four beautiful and smart children.
