Join us for an inspiring evening with Claudio Rossi Marcelli, acclaimed journalist, author, and one of Italy’s most recognized voices on LGBTQ+ parenting and civil rights. Known for his widely read Dear Daddy column in Internazionale, Claudio offers a unique perspective on family, identity, and activism through everyday life.
In this conversation with Montreal author Christopher DiRaddo, Claudio will reflect on his personal and professional journey—how becoming a father through surrogacy in the U.S. and sharing his story led to a broader form of activism through journalism. Together, they’ll explore how their careers intertwine storytelling and advocacy, and how personal choices can become powerful political statements.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Italy’s most influential rainbow dads.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 – 6pm
Istituto Italiano di Cultura 1200, avenue du Dr. Penfield, Montréal
Free entry, with reservation RSVP– Event in English
Claudio Rossi Marcelli is an Italian journalist and author. He writes the popular advice column Dear Daddy and the humorous etiquette feature Le regole for Internazionale magazine. He has written several books, including Hello Daddy!, one of the first Italian books on gay parenting. Known for his sharp wit and human touch, he often explores themes related to family, LGBTQ+ rights, and lifestyle. He is one of the most prominent voices of Italy’s LGBTQ+ community, has three children, and lives in Rome.
Christopher DiRaddo is the author of The Family Way (2021), which was shortlisted for the F.G. Bressani Literary Prize, and The Geography of Pluto (2014). His writing has appeared in First Person Queer, The Globe and Mail, and in both volumes of Here & Now: An Anthology of Queer Italian-Canadian Writing, among other publications. In 2014, he founded the Violet Hour Literary Series & Book Club, an initiative that has supported over 300 LGBTQ writers across Canada.
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