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Sergio Ruzzier

Sergio Ruzzier
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Sergio Ruzzier

Sergio Ruzzier is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Amadina, The Room of Wonders, and The Little Giant. He has created comic strips for Italian magazines Linus and Lupo Alberto Magazine. He has also done work for in many... Read full bio

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Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. "Original."
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My life in 8 words: "Played, wasted time, suffered, wrote, drew, took walks."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Nasci, Pati, Mori. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. A Medieval fresco painter. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Unnecessary car honking. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Lo scapolo" (Paolo Conte), "Con una rosa" (Vinicio Capossela), "A Little Rain" (Tom Waits), "Suzanne" (Leonard Cohen), "Albergo a ore" (Herbert Pagani). Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Generosity, humor, talent. Learn more about Sergio Ruzzier

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Kirkus Reviews, December 23, 2011
...oomph in our picture books? “I wish to see more audacity and sincerity in picture books in 2012,” Sergio Ruzzier says. “Real stories full of humor and heart, irreverence and relevance,” Bonnie Christensen adds. “Won't someone please discover a...
Kirkus Reviews, November 23, 2011
...worded poem on the wonder of spirals in nature. Exquisite all-around. Tweak Tweakby Eve Bunting and illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier. This tender, well-crafted tale is a joy to read and a delight to turn around and read aloud to a group of young children....
School Library Journal, September 24, 2011
...s book legends.  It is here that Sophie Blackall, John Bemelmans Marciano, John Rocco, Brian Floca, and Sergio Ruzzier ply their trade.  They’re all members of the Book Maker’s Dozen, a shady organization of artists so twisted they are forced to...
Kirkus Reviews, August 13, 2011
...and grandson. Cooper’s luminous art has never been better. Tweak Tweak by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier. Most Infectiously Joyful, this well-crafted tale is a kick to see for many reasons, but primarily to see the offbeat Ruzzier do...
A Fuse #8 Production, September 23, 2011
...s book legends.  It is here that Sophie Blackall , John Bemelmans Marciano , John Rocco , Brian Floca , and Sergio Ruzzier ply their trade.  They’re all members of the Book Maker’s Dozen , a shady organization of artists so twisted they are forced...
Carol's Corner, June 2, 2011
...encounter a variety of animals- a songbird, a frog, a crocodile, a butterfly, and a monkey. Illustrations by Sergio Ruzzier are sweet and fun and perfect for the text. This is one I can see reading aloud again and again and again. The second book, I MUST...