Rosanna Lenoci, born in Rome in 1965, stands out for her highly empathetic nature, a characteristic that leads her to absorb every emotional nuance of the surrounding world as if it were lifeblood. This profound and physiological need to “be there for the rest of the world” has charted the course of her entire personal and professional journey.
The Debut and Social Commitment in the Community (2013-2014)
Her debut in the publishing scene took place in 2013 with the publication of her autobiography Colpevole di essere innocente (Guilty of Being Innocent). The work stems from the painful awareness of the daily tragedies affecting women, with the specific intent of supporting victims of violence, encouraging them to open up and finally acknowledge their own innocence.
The following year, the author’s vocation translated into concrete actions in the local community:
- At the Elsa Morante library in Ostia, she organized the event A tu per tu contro la violenza (Face to Face against Violence), involving other authors and specialized figures like psychotherapists to raise public awareness on the issue.
- In the same year, she directed her attention toward younger generations, involving 23 teenagers in the creation of a short film against school bullying, which was later screened and discussed during an event on the Roman coast.
The Narrative Turning Point and Synergy with Music (2022-2023)
2022 marked an important “change of course” from an editorial standpoint. With the publication of her first novel, Figli del sottovento (Children of the Leeward), Lenoci wanted to convey a message of hope: to show that, despite having been victims of violence, it is possible to go back to “seeing the world in color.” The work blends the denunciation of abuse with the dimension of dreams and hope, transforming the story into a powerful source of truth.
In 2023, this awareness journey was enriched by valuable collaborations. During an event in Fonte Nuova—supported by the local press and institutions—some pages of her book came to life through a reading by Vivian Tommaso (creator of the docufilm La coppa del jazz). Accompanying the words was an unreleased track composed specifically for the author by Maestro Giovanni Tommaso, an internationally renowned bassist and double bassist, founder of the group Apogeo, and a prominent figure in Italian jazz education.
Recognitions at the Campidoglio and Remembrance (2025-2026)
The following two years saw the definitive consolidation of her role in the Italian cultural landscape.
In 2025, her activities expanded:
- At the Arte e Cultura in Festa event at UNAR, she combined her literary vocation with her artistic one for the first time by exhibiting her artisanal creations (the “coppi artigianali”).
- She was honored with two prestigious awards at the Sala del Carroccio of the Palazzo Senatorio in the Campidoglio. She received a first plaque at the Romart & Cultura event for her excellence in making art a tool for social growth, and a second award during the Tracce e Visioni event, dedicated to those who leave indelible marks on contemporary culture.
- Also in 2025, she published Redivivi, the highly anticipated sequel to Figli del sottovento, ideally closing the narrative circle of the story.
In 2026, Lenoci’s commitment touched chords intimately linked to her own life: she organized a moving event in Fonte Nuova in memory of Annarita Morelli, a dear friend of hers who was killed by her husband. The commemoration brought together singer-songwriters, choirs, dancers, and sacred dance groups, transforming a tragedy into a moment of powerful collective inspiration to remember and to support the victim’s family.
Looking to the Future: Youth and Graphic Novels
Today, the author shows no signs of stopping and is already working on a new project: the adaptation of her two novels into a graphic novel. The goal is to reach the world of teenagers more directly, providing them with the tools to develop greater awareness of the complex relational and social dynamics that, willingly or not, surround them.
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