Patrizia Barroero. Born and raised in Italy, after my degree in English and German translation I continued my studies in English Literature in Luxembourg and England, but it is in New York that I found my way of expression in the Visual Arts. Inspiration came from the eccentricity I saw in its vibrant and noisy streets, and it was shaped at the Arts Students League of New York and at the School of Visual Arts. My passion for literature and writing was never forgotten though, and my photographs and articles have been published in Italian by the Magazine 'New York', and the popular newspaper 'America Oggi', in the session called 'Oggi7'. After my experience as a teacher I grew fond of children's books and combined my passion for writing and illustrating in creating my own, which I hope will soon be published.