LUIGI

About the Book

Our idea to bring Luigi to life started in 2007 with a little drawing on a sub shop napkin. Luigi is a black sheep from Italy who moves to America with his family in search of a better life. This is actually a true story. It's about my Co-Author and boyfriend, Angelo, whose family were farmers in San Pietro in Valle, Italy. They came to America in 1969. The day Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, Angelo landed in New York City. Please enjoy our first children's book about life as an immigrant and the kind souls who accepted Luigi for who he is, different. With the help of my son, Jesse, and his childhood innocence, we wrote a story to embrace your hearts and encourage every child who struggles with being a little different, in any way, that they are special, important and amazing!

About the Author

Amy E. Galassi: Amy is a Registered Nurse in Northeast Ohio. Her background includes being a Veterinary Anesthetist, running marathons, power lifting, and dabbling in the arts. She is also a lifetime student and loves education. Her greatest enjoyments in life are watching her son play hockey and traveling to Italy. Angelo Berardinelli: Angelo started life as a farmer in Italy. He came to America as a young child learning both languages at once. He holds many World Records in power lifting and enjoys spending time encouraging and teaching children how to succeed in sports. His dream is to one day move back to Italy into the very house where he was born.