'Strega Nona' is still reaching audiences at 50 years old

By Alex Cipolle

Published November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM EST

An award-winning children's picture book, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, turns 50. The story about a grandma witch with her magically full pot of pasta still finds new audiences — even on TikTok.

Alex Cipolle

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