The scarf-wearing Italian grandma from Tomie dePaola’s picture book has inspired Strega Nona Fall. It’s time we embrace what ...

We're deep into fall now, but not just regular fall—it’s Strega Nona Fall.Maybe you recall Strega Nona from childhood. She’s ...

There’s a new trend on social media that involves cozy kitchens, huge bowls of pasta and an Italian grandmother witch.

Illustration by Tomie dePaola The beloved illustrated children's book Strega Nona, first published in 1975, has core literary themes of punishment, authority, and trust. However, the original book and ...