On Sunday, 24 August 2025, the Martorana Fumagalli room at Villa Butera will host the presentation of the book “My Great Alphabet Book in Sicilian” by Nicolò Lentini. The event, promoted by the municipality of Bagheria, will be attended by the Councillor for Education and Sport, Antonella Insinga, and the author, Nicolò Lentini, who wrote and illustrated the book. The meeting will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will offer the public the opportunity to discover Lentini’s project, aimed at promoting the Sicilian language through an educational and creative approach.
Synopsis.
“My Big Sicilian Alphabet Book” is a journey of discovery through the linguistic and cultural richness of Sicily via the letters of the alphabet. Each page of this alphabet book is designed to stimulate curiosity and learning, offering lively illustrations and words in Sicilian that help familiarise readers with traditional sounds and vocabulary. The book is a perfect educational tool for approaching the Sicilian language, not only as a means of communication, but also as a gateway to the island’s cultural and historical heritage. Thanks to its clear and accessible layout, “Il mio grande alfabetiere in lingua siciliana” is suitable for all ages, offering children a first approach to the language and adults the opportunity to rediscover or pass on a precious heritage. An ideal work for parents, teachers and enthusiasts of the Sicilian language who wish to share the beauty and cultural identity of Sicily in a creative and engaging way.