Laura Morelli

Laura Morelli holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and has taught at the college level in the U.S. and in Italy. She is a TedEd educator and a columnist for National Geographic Traveler and Italy Magazine. Her debut novel, THE GONDOLA MAKER, earned a starred review in Publishers Weekly as well as IPPY and Benjamin Franklin Awards. Frances Mayes, author of UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN, called it “an especially compelling story.” Her nonfiction travel guide series, including the popular book  Made in Italy, with a third edition launching in 2019, was originally published by Rizzoli / Universe.