Non sono mai stata via, presentation of the Bibi project and bibliographic exhibition at Biblioteca Collina della Pace, November 12 to 19, 2026

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Biblioteca Collina della Pace, at Via Bompietro 16 (00132 Rome, Municipio VI), presents the "Bibi" project and opens the bibliographic exhibition "Non sono mai stata via". Vite di donne nelle biografie e biofiction d'infanzia (Women's lives in children's biographies and biofiction). Admission is free, with no booking, and the event is aimed at an adult audience. The exhibition remains open until November 19, 2026.

Updated October 26, 2026.

The official description

"which women's lives are told today to girls and boys"

Text from the official page of Cultura Roma Capitale, source

The exhibition brings together illustrated books devoted to women's biographies and biofiction selected as part of BIBI, Biografie e Biofiction d'Infanzia, a research and educational program of the University of Padua to spread a culture of gender respect. "Non sono mai stata via" is funded by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Department for Equal Opportunities.

The opening features Marnie Campagnaro, associate professor of Children's Literature and scientific director of the project. During the event the BIBI digital platform is also presented, which carries the bibliographic journey beyond the physical space of the exhibition.

"Non sono mai stata via" is part of the series "I Rifugi per Biblioteche di Roma", born from a collaboration between Roma Capitale and the publisher Settenove at the wish, in 2026, of the City Commission for Equal Opportunities, with the aim of supporting the city's anti-violence network. The audience is adults, and participation is also open to local anti-violence centers.

Where it takes place: Biblioteca Collina della Pace

Biblioteca Collina della Pace is part of the Biblioteche di Roma system, the network of public libraries of Roma Capitale. It's at Via Bompietro 16, in Municipio VI, and access for people with disabilities is listed as full.

For information you can write to collinadellapace@bibliotechediroma.it or call 06 45460740. Other events in the same series are Elogio alla disobbedienza, at Biblioteca Borghesiana, and network initiatives like Resistenza sostantivo femminile at Biblioteca Cornelia.

Practical information

• Opening: Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Bibliographic exhibition: from November 12 to 19, 2026
• Venue: Biblioteca Collina della Pace, Via Bompietro 16, 00132 Rome (Municipio VI)
• Admission: free, no booking. The event is aimed at an adult audience
• Speaker: Marnie Campagnaro, scientific director of the Bibi project
• Promoted by: Roma Capitale and Settenove, City Commission for Equal Opportunities
• Contacts: phone 06 45460740, email collinadellapace@bibliotechediroma.it
• Website: page on the series on the Biblioteche di Roma website
• How to get there: use the ATAC journey planner

Frequently asked questions about Non sono mai stata via

Do you need to book for "Non sono mai stata via"?

No, admission is free and no booking is needed.

Until when is the exhibition open?

Until November 19, 2026.

What is the Bibi project "Non sono mai stata via"?

A research and educational program of the University of Padua on children's biographies and biofiction, to promote gender respect.

Who speaks at the opening?

Marnie Campagnaro, scientific director of the project.

Who is the event for?

An adult audience. Local anti-violence centers are also invited.

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