Want to find out about the finalist titles of the fifth edition of the Campiello Junior award?

The Pirelli Foundation has invited the writers shortlisted by the Selection Jury to read an excerpt from their book for young readers and explain why it deserves their vote.

The Readers’ Jury – 240 strong, from across Italy and abroad – will cast their ballots to choose the winners in the two categories. The two authors who receive the prestigious literary prize established by the Pirelli Foundation and Fondazione Il Campiello will be revealed on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the Teatro Comunale in Vicenza, during an event hosted by Armando Traverso of RAI Radio Kids.

The interviews will be published on this page and on the social media channels of the Pirelli Foundation and of the Premio Campiello.

26 February: Mariangela Gualtieri, Album per pensare e non pensare, Bompiani Editore (7-10-year shortlist)
5 March: Matteo Bussola, Il talento della rondine, Adriano Salani Editore (11-14-year shortlist)
12 March: Michela Guidi, Il seminatore di storie e altri strani mestieri, Feltrinelli Editore (7-10-year shortlist)
19 March: Luisa Mattia, Segui la tigre, Il Battello a Vapore (11-14-year shortlist)
26 March: Rosella Postorino, Un fratellino. Storia di Nanni e Mario, Adriano Salani Editore (7-10-year shortlist)
2 April: Daniele Mencarelli, Adelmo che voleva essere Settimo, Mondadori Editore (11-14-year shortlist)

On 8 and 9 April, we will also meet all six authors in two joint interviews. They will discuss their books and share their most treasured memories of childhood reading.

To keep up to date with the Campiello Junior prize initiatives, visit: www.fondazionepirelli.org and www.premiocampiello.org.