Roberto Piumini (born 14 March 1947) is an Italian writer, known particularly for his children's stories. Born in the town of Edolo in Lombardy, Piumini graduated with a degree in pedagogy from the Università Cattolica in Milan. His first book, Il giovane che entrava nel palazzo, won the first edition of the Cento Prize for children's books, chaired by author Gianni Rodari. During his long and prolific career he has written stories and poetry for readers of all ages and has been awarded numerous prizes. He is regarded as one of Italy's "most beloved children's authors". Source: Wikipedia (en)