The publiction “Mallko and daddy”, by Gusti, professor of the Specialized course in Children and Youth publications at EINA has been awarded the Bologna Ragazzi Award, in the category of book on disability, in which the author describes the relationship with a son with Down syndrome, and through which we gain an intimate day-to-day relationship between father and son. Written in the form of a diary, the book successfully combines a narrative and an experimental aesthetics, portraying through diverse artistic techniques, deep and emotional feelings."
The publiction “Mallko and daddy”, by Gusti, professor of the Specialized course in Children and Youth publications at EINA has been awarded the Bologna Ragazzi Award, in the category of book on disability, in which the author describes the relationship with a son with Down syndrome, and through which we gain an intimate day-to-day relationship between father and son. Written in the form of a diary, the book successfully combines a narrative and an experimental aesthetics, portraying through diverse artistic techniques, deep and emotional feelings."
“Mallko and daddy” is a book featuring the lights and shadows of a father facing the perplexity and confusion raised by an unconditional love. On top of a great quality artistic book, it is an inspiring guide to parents in similar situations.
Stories are narrated in notes, drawings and other artistic forms, portraying the arrival of Mallko to Gusti's life and how this event transforms him. From the most sincere and intimate confession of denial to the development of an important task by the association WinDown.
