Loredana Cunti
Stories that build confidence in kids,
courage in adults,
and bridges between generations.
Who is Loredana
Loredana Cunti is a Toronto-based children’s author, speaker, and creator of Neapolitan Ice Cream: The Musical. In her 50s but self-proclaimed nine on the inside, she writes about burping astronauts, karate-chopping kakapos, and flamingos who don’t quite fit in — because she knows exactly how that feels.
A first-generation Italian Canadian raising two teenagers, caring for her SuperMa, and navigating the sandwich generation, her stories are rooted in real life. Heritage, reinvention, and the courage to be yourself shape everything she creates.
From multicultural radio to Head of Children’s Programming at Universal Studios, from Le Cordon Bleu Paris to launching her own publishing imprint — Loredana has reinvented herself at every turn. She has built a career on one belief: stories have the power to build confidence in kids and inspire reinvention in adults.
Living proof that reinvention is not always chosen, but it is always possible.
Speaking Engagements
Loredana brings warmth, humour, and dynamic storytelling to every room she walks into — whether that’s an elementary classroom, a secondary school, or a women’s conference stage. Fair warning: you may find yourself doing a conga line before the session is over.
For students, her interactive sessions go behind the scenes of writing picture books — exploring creativity, rejection, resilience, and the courage to embrace who you are. Every visit is curriculum-connected, highly engaging, and genuinely unforgettable. Students leave empowered to take chances, embrace their individuality, and go for their goals.
For adult audiences, Loredana speaks on creativity, confidence, reinvention, and the art of reconnecting with the kid inside — drawing on a career that spans multicultural radio, international film and television, children’s publishing, and musical theatre. She has partnered with Girl Guides of Canada, the National Ballet School of Canada, Women in STEM initiatives, and StepStones for Youth.
Available live or virtually for elementary schools, secondary schools, libraries, community events, and women’s conferences.
Children's Books
Loredana writes with heart, humour, and a healthy dose of imagination. Her 8 picture books blend fun facts with big feelings — helping kids build resilience, optimism, and the courage to be exactly who they are.
Each story is drawn from real life — a daughter struggling to find confidence in sport became Karate Kakapo. A flamingo who doesn’t quite fit in became How Gogo Found Her Groove, now adopted into every elementary school in the Toronto Catholic District School Board and in development for animation. A partnership with Canadian astronaut Dr. Dave Williams produced the award-winning Destination Space series. And The Reindeer Café Cookbook — a 2025 World Cookbook Award winner — supports StepStones for Youth, inspiring young people to cook and make their own kitchen traditions.
At the core of every book: the power to try something new and the freedom to be yourself.
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