Elisa Mascia

Elisa Mascia (born April 13, 1956) is an Italian writer, poet, translator, journalist, cultural promoter, and retired teacher. She is recognized for her contributions to Italian and Spanish literature and cultural preservation. She has also played a pivotal role in international literary collaborations, poetry anthologies, and arts promotion.
Mascia is co-founder of WikiPoesia and coordinates and directs for Italy several international literary festivals, including the Panorama International Festival of Literature and Arts (PILF and PIAF) 
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==Early life and education==
Mascia was born on April 13, 1956, in Santa Croce di Magliano, Italy, to Pasquale Mascia and Otimia Ada María Verrillo. As a child, Mascia exhibited a keen interest in creative expression, often writing poetry and capturing the beauty of her surroundings through photography. She pursued her education at the Magistral Institute and the Instituto Sant'Alfonso de' Liguori.
 
==Career==
Mascia began her writing career with a passion for poetry. She published her first poetry collection, La Grattugia della Luna (The Grater of the Moon), in July 2019. She has participated in numerous national and international poetry competitions, receiving various awards and recognitions. Mascia released Melodia d’amore (Melody of Love) in July 2023 and Tra l’infinito e l’immenso (Between the Infinite and the Immense) in February 2024. Her poetry often explores themes of love and humanity.
 
Mascia has also contributed to numerous anthologies, such as PLANETARY SONG: Brotherhood on Earth (2023).
 
Mascia has made notable contributions as a translator, bringing works from various poets into Italian, including those of NilavroNill Shoovro and Asoke Kumar Mitra. Her translations have helped bridge cultural gaps and promote international literary dialogue.
 
Mascia serves as an editor and contributor to platforms such as Alessandria Today and Alessandria Online Blog, focusing on national and international art and culture. She is an active member of the Writers Capital Foundation International, serving as the Italian Coordinator for events such as the Panorama International Literature Festival (PILF) and Panorama International Arts Festival (PIAF) (2022–2024). In 2023, she led the Hagiography Iconography International Biennial. She is also a member of the European Executive Council of the RENAISSANCE MILLENNIUM III of George Onsy and the Thrinakìa Prize Jury.
Mascia has been a registered and founding member of WikiPoesia since February 2020, contributing to the dissemination of poetic knowledge. She serves as the academic coordinator and administrator for Italy at the Luso Academy-Brasileiro Albap, fostering cultural ties between Italy and Brazil.
As an organizer, Mascia has contributed to the International Literature Panorama Festivals and edits The Complete Magazine, an Italian literary platform hosted on WritersEdition.com.
In May 2024, she joined Ciesart, receiving formal recognition from its president, Lily Baylon Escritora.
Mascia co-hosted the bilingual program En Alas del Fénix on Radio Krysol Internacional, where she presented video declamations of her own poems and those of other authors in Italian and Spanish. She is also the creator and curator of the blog Magiche Emozioni dell’Anima—nonsolopoesiarte.art.blog.
Mascia expanded her creative expression to the visual arts, studying painting and drawing under Argentine artist Ángel Guiñazu. Lily Baylón Writer chosen as its Ambassador of Culture She presented video recitations by poets and artists from around the world in the program On the Wings of the Phoenix.
 
Mascia has participated in theatrical productions, including Barefoot in the Park (2021), Poverty and Nobility (2023), and No Secrets (2024). She has also been a voice donor for audio productions like A Voice from the Darkness by Pietro La Barbera with the mp3 reading of the children's book "The Snow Queen," "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L. Hay, and "End of Summer" by Danielle Steel. 
Mascia has been recognized as an “Ambassador of Peace,” promoting harmony on a global scale. She is a Grihaswamini Ambassador to Italy, representing the country in international literary forums, including Mundo Literario Universal, and collaborated with figures such as Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Javier Jarquin.
Mascia has collaborated with international artists, including Argentine poet and actress Alicia Antonia Muñoz Verri, highlighting the universal nature of art and literature.
==Awards and recognitions== 
Mascia has received numerous accolades for her literary and artistic contributions:
* Lauretum Online Award (2009).
* Peach Contest (IS) (2010).
* "A. Giovannitti" Award (2010).
* Media and Education Award from the cultural association The Clouds and Lions of Isernia (2012) for her poem TV Today, Square of the Past.
* International Women's Awards (2023) from the Writers Capital Foundation International.
* Rahim Karim Karimov World First Prize (2022/23) in Oš, Kyrgyzstan.
* César Vallejo World Prize for Literary Excellence (2024) from the Spanish-World Writers Union (UHE, Peru).
* World Golden Eagle Award (2024) from the Spanish-World Writers Union (UHE).
* Histonium Award from 2009 to 2019 Diploma of Academic Correspondence awarded by the president of the Espirito-Santiago academy, professor emeritus Ester Abreu Vieira De Oliveira.
==Bibliography== 
Published Works
# The Grater of the Moon (2019).
# Savage Wind (2019), a poetic translation of Asoke Kumar Mitra’s book.
# Magical Emotions of the Soul (2018).
# Painted Dreams (2019).
# Love Melody (2023).
# Between the Infinite and the Immense (2024).
# Mental Interconnection (2024).
# La Luna Sublime (2024), a bilingual Italian-Spanish edition.
# Red Sun (2024).
# The Shawshank Redemption (2024).
# Breath...With the Heart (2024), co-authored with Fabio Petrilli.
# The Song of Pebbles (2024), a poetic translation of Asoke Kumar Mitra’s work.
# Clouding of Rain in Clocks (2024), a translation from Spanish to Italian of Ofuscación de Lluvia en los Relojes by Rocío Cardoso.
Anthologies
* El Federiciano Poetry Festival Anthology (2017).
* Poems to Remember, Vol. 15 (2018) by Aletti Editorial.
* Poets 2019 by OggiScribe, featuring five of her poems.
* Anthology of Contemporary Poets of Parnassus (2019).
* Planetary Song: Brotherhood on Earth, Vol. II (2023), a compilation by Carlos Javier Jarquín.
* Alda in the heart - 4th edition of the Alda Merini Award 
* Ursini Editions -Memories without borders 
* Histonium 2009 -A radiant dawn of love 
* Histonium 2010 -Do not be afraid 
* Histonium 2012 -The path of hope 
* Histonium 2015 -Guardians of our planet 
* Histonium 2016 -There is always a light in the night 
* Histonium 2017 -Sentinels of life 
* Histonium 2018 - Treasure chests of beauty 
* Histonium 2019 -San Gerardo Maiella “Everything beautiful there is” 
* 2018 edition -Thank you for this moment by Giuseppe Formato 
* Kepler Editions (2016) -Anthology AA VV Rime sul lago 2019 
* Anthologies I, II, III and IV Volumes of “In search of true beauty” 
Theatrical contributions 
Mascia has participated in several theatrical productions, particularly in radio plays and performances for national venues:
* Cotier Las Pampered by Jean Luc Giadima (2020).
* Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon (2021).
* Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen (2021).
* Gian Burrasca's Newspaper by Vamba (2022).
* Matti for the Passion by Pietro La Barbera (2023).
* Poverty and Nobility by Eduardo Scarpetta (2023).
* Once is Not Enough by Pietro La Barbera (2023).
* No Secrets by Pietro La Barbera (2024).
* Appearance by Pietro La Barbera (2024).
==Personal life==
Mascia resides in San Giuliano di Puglia, Italy, with her husband, Umberto Persichillo, and their four children (Nunzio, Pasquale, Maria Giuseppina, Giovanni Mario). Two daughters-in-law and two grandchildren Elisa and Alessandro.
==Gallery==
==References==
==External links==
* Personal blog
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* Elisa Mascia on YouTube
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