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Books in print.

Three published titles to date — illustration and contributing art. New picture books and author collaborations underway.

Alice McGraw Likes to Draw
Sandra Hanan & Rich Bergman
Published · Ages 4–8

Alice McGraw Likes to Draw

By Sandra Hanan & Rich Bergman · Illustrator: Giovanna Dasso

A picture book that celebrates the courage it takes to make something with your own two hands. Giovanna's illustrations bring Alice and her sketchbook world to life.

ISBN 978-0-9903352-5-2
The Search for Great Great Grampa's Tail
Rich Bergman
Published · Ages 5–10

The Search for Great Great Grampa's Tail

By Rich Bergman · Illustrator: Giovanna Dasso

An adventure across generations and a family mystery rendered in hand-painted detail. A book families read aloud and ask for again.

ISBN 978-1-0879-4767-9
The Improbable Story of Christopher Columbus
Richard Bergman
Published · Adult / YA

The Improbable Story of Christopher Columbus

By Richard Bergman · Contributing Artist: Giovanna Dasso

A fresh view on Columbus, the Inquisition, and Spanish Jews — a serious, beautifully presented re-examination for older readers.

ISBN 979-8-9995686-0-1

Additional Credits

Selected exhibitions & press.

01

Society of Illustrators

Fearless · 2020 Student Scholarship Competition selection.

02

Orlando Museum of Art

Workshop programming and community paint events.

03

Ringling College of Art & Design

Alumna · BFA, Illustration.

04

Praise & Paint

Recurring worship + painting workshop series.

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Lines for Trees Volume II book cover featuring a koala
Book cover by Ellie · ellievsbear.com

PUBLISHED CONTRIBUTOR · 2020

Lines for Trees: Vol. II

Giovanna was one of 68 artists who volunteered their artwork for this collaborative charity art book, created in response to the Australian bushfires and supporting WIRES Wildlife Rescue.

Funding goal reached on launch day.

The editors report that the campaign exceeded every stretch goal, bringing the illustrated book into print.

Giovanna’s contribution is part of that collective achievement. Her name and artwork appear in the book’s printed contributor credits.

Original campaign record ↗
Giovanna Dasso’s published illustration for Lines for Trees: a girl and animals escaping a burning forest
Giovanna’s illustration as published in Lines for Trees: Volume II · © Giovanna Dasso, 2020
See Giovanna’s contributing-artist announcementLines for Trees contributing artists announcement featuring Giovanna Dasso alongside Madison and Sara

The organizers featured Giovanna as a contributing artist on January 29, 2020.

Printed contributor credit naming Giovanna Dasso and giovannadassoart
Her printed contributor credit · page 75 of the supplied digital book.
See the project’s final campaign reportLines for Trees organizers’ final report: $13,729 raised on Indiegogo; $1,155 donated to WIRES after production, shipping and expenses

The organizers reported $13,729 raised on Indiegogo and a final $1,155 donation to WIRES after production, shipping, fees and expenses. These are the whole project’s results.

Fearless by Giovanna Dasso: a girl in a white hooded dress riding a sea dragon among fish and river rocks. Selected for the 2020 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition.

2020 STUDENT COMPETITION SELECTION

Fearless.

Selected for the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition.

Gouache, acrylic, digital, and colored pencil. Ringling College names Giovanna Dasso and Fearless in its 2020 announcement.

Read Ringling’s announcement ↗
Giovanna Dasso · Personal Portfolio & CV ↗