Matita: A New Franco-Italian Publisher Bringing Architecture to Children Through Silent Books

Matita, a new Franco-Italian publishing house founded by Delphine Trouillard, aims to introduce architecture to children aged 3 and up through silent books. The press will release two wordless books per year, each curated and illustrated by architects, focusing on forms, urban and natural landscapes, home, and environment. The first publication, titled "1," is scheduled for spring 2023 and is curated by architects Stefania Agostini and Luca Mostarda of AMArchitectrue, with illustrations by Catherine Cordasco. The book traces a child's growth from the 1980s to 2020, exploring changes in urban and natural landscapes over time. Matita's books are 100% Made in Italy, printed in Venice with certifications for sustainable forest management. The publisher emphasizes solidarity, ecology, and sustainability: for every 10 books sold, one will be donated to hospitals, communities, and refugee camps. The logo and layout are designed by Leonardo Sonnoli. Trouillard explains that silent books are universal, allowing each reader to interpret them independently of cultural or linguistic background, and that they help develop language, vocabulary, and observation skills.