Author
The Pacellis
Illustrator
Springs Pacelli
Savanah Pacelli
About our book
Join Sophie on her journey of innovation and discovery – and get ready to step into your own adventure! Sophie, a young girl with a passion for innovation, loved to build things and she loved shoes! From a young age, Sophie was fascinated by shoes. She put them in her mouth, on her head, and even used them as a bowl for snacks. Sophie also liked working with tools, collecting litter to use in her inventions, and dreaming about designing her own shoes. With a growth mindset, Sophie set out to make her dream a reality. She learned how to sew, designed her favorite pair of shoes, and started her own pet-walking business to earn money for materials. And when she faced obstacles along the way, she didn't give up – instead, she persevered and came up with creative solutions to make her shoes a reality. So come along and see Sophie’s imaginative creations!
Creative collaboration
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, while residing in Saudi Arabia, Savanah and her family found themselves confined within their compound, unable to venture outside. This period coincided with online teaching commitments, requiring the need to navigate the delicate balance between professional obligations and Savanah’s educational needs and overall well-being. Savanah was 6 at the time and too young for all day virtual learning, so her parents, Roberto annd Springs made the difficult decision to teach her themselves. As teachers, they spent the day juggling work responsibilities of virtual learning and the needs of Savanah. During this period, they engaged in a variety of activities, including playing in the mud, washing cars, composting, constructing insect hotels, and reading many books. Amidst these experiences, Savanah and Springs would co-create imaginative stories, which led them to co-authoring their first book-Sohpie’s Imaginative Inventions. Their book is a blend of real-life experiences of Savanah’s childhood and that of her friends combined with some imaginative narratives, featuring illustrations that depict both Savanah and fictional characters. This book represents their special connection created through creative collaboration. They hope you enjoy this book as much as they have enjoyed creating it!
Saudi Arabia 2020
Savanah building her insect hotel with her papa
About us
Springs and Savanah currently live in Florida with their two dogs, Cocoa Bear and Bear Bear, and their cat, Bearclaw. Springs is a dedicated educator and women’s rights advocate who has been happily married for 22 years to Roberto Pacelli. They share a life enriched by their family, travel, and a commitment to conservation work, reflecting their passion for protecting the environment and wildlife.
Savanah, an avid traveler and thrill-seeker, enjoys roller coasters and adrenaline activities. Her diverse interests include reading, playing soccer, practicing gymnastics, playing the piano, and horseback riding. In her spare time, she writes songs and stories, with aspirations of not only publishing her work one day, but also becoming a veternarian.
Take your imagination and put it on paper
Savanah Springs Pacelli
Contact us
If you'd like to schedule a reading event or share your comments, please email us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Author.pacelli@gmail.com