Maria Tedeschi is an Italian illustrator and author who studied at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan. She has established herself as one of the most recognizable voices in children's publishing, collaborating with major national and international publishing houses. Her style is distinguished by its delicate linework and poetic use of color, often created with mixed media techniques that combine traditional and digital elements. Her works, particularly *Il Viaggio di Vento* and *La volpe e il piccione*, explore themes of nature, friendship, and self-discovery. Her career was crowned in 2021 when she won the prestigious Andersen Prize—the most important Italian award in the field—in the Best Illustrator category, confirming her significant contribution to contemporary illustration.