Elisabetta Dami ​

Elisabetta Dami is an Italian children’s fiction writer, who gained fame as the author of the Geronimo Stilton series. The series revolves around the adventures of the titular talking mouse, a best-selling author in New Mouse City and has been translated into 49 languages.

Quick Facts ​

• Known as author of the Geronimo Stilton series.
• Her books have been translated into 38 languages.
• Have sold over 180 million copies globally.
• The Geronimo Stilton books were adapted as an animated television series.
• She also wrote under the pseudonyms Thea Stilton and Creepella von Cacklefur.

Background ​

Dami was born in 1958, in Milan, Italy, where she was raised in a family involved in the publishing industry. At the age of twenty, she started working as a proofreader and later became an editorial coordinator for Dami Editore, her family's publishing house. Wishing to be a writer, she published her first children's book in the late 1980s. Her work included being the ghostwriter for a series of books starring a character named Geronimo Stilton, a talking mouse living in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. The series gained international fame and has been translated into multiple languages worldwide. Additionally, Dami is the founder of The Elisabetta Dami Charity, which offers scholarships and builds schools in various parts of the world.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Elisabetta Dami's writing style is full of adventure and vivid imagination, making it very appealing to children. Her books are loaded with lessons on courage, determination, and friendship that children can apply in real-life situations. Dami is particularly appreciated for her creation of strong, independent female characters which challenge gender stereotypes. Through her numerous Geronimo Stilton books, she has profoundly influenced children's literature and helped millions of kids around the world to develop a love for reading.

Notable Works ​

• Thea Stilton series (2006-present)
• Geronimo Stilton series (2000-present)
• Tea Sisters series (2005-2022)
• Creepella von Cacklefur series (2010-2021)
• Herman Leadfoot series (2012-present)