Loredana Cunti
Children's Author, Speaker, Producer
Who is Loredana?
Loredana Cunti is a first-generation Italian-Canadian author, public speaker, mother, and self-proclaimed gelato enthusiast with a flair for reinvention. Her creative path has taken her from multicultural radio DJ to foreign film sales exec, from children’s animation producer to Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef.
She served as Senior Vice President of Children’s Programming at Universal Studios, travelled the world bringing stories to life, and was named one of Animation Magazine’s top women in the field. In her late 40s, she added “children’s book author” to the list—proof that it’s never too late to find your groove.
Driven by curiosity and compassion, Loredana brings warmth, wit, and wonder to everything she does. Whether she's writing, speaking, or baking, she celebrates culture, connection, and the courage to try something new.
Speaking Engagements
Bring award-winning children’s author and speaker Loredana Cunti to your school or event—live or virtual!
With warmth, humour, and dynamic storytelling, Loredana takes kids behind the scenes of writing picture books, exploring creativity, rejection, and resilience. Her interactive sessions, inspired by books like Karate Kakapo and How Gogo Found Her Groove, highlight themes of identity, growth mindset, and belonging.
Students are empowered to take chances, embrace who they are, and GO! for their goals. Perfect for elementary schools, libraries, and community events, Loredana’s visits are curriculum-connected, highly engaging, and truly unforgettable.
Children's Books
Confidence. Curiosity. Kindness.
And always a little laughter.
Loredana Cunti is a children’s author who writes with heart, humour, and a healthy dose of imagination. Her stories blend fun facts with big feelings—helping kids build resilience, optimism, and self-belief.
From burping in space to dancing flamingos and karate-chopping kakapos, her books feature quirky, relatable characters who navigate real-life challenges with courage and creativity:
– To Burp or Not to Burp and Go For Lift Off were inspired by her kids’ dreams of space.
– Karate Kakapo draws from her daughter’s struggle to find confidence in sport.
– How Gogo Found Her Groove follows a flamboyant flamingo who doesn’t quite fit in.
– The Reindeer Café Cookbook, co-written with Santa’s crew, mixes holiday fun with healthy habits.
At the core of every book? The power of being yourself.
Author Bio
Loredana began her storytelling journey after earning a BAA in Radio and Television Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her early career as a multicultural radio DJ sparked a lifelong love of language, culture, and connection. This passion led her into the global entertainment industry, selling movies and television content around the world.
Her career took a defining turn when she fell in love with children’s programming, launching the kids’ divisions at Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Universal Studios. As a producer, she’s credited on several hit animated series including Maisy Mouse, Sitting Ducks, and Pink Panther and Pals.
At Universal Pictures Visual Programming, she oversaw global content strategy, acquisitions, and production—leading international teams and brand launches across television, home entertainment, digital platforms, and consumer products. She negotiated high-stakes licensing deals and managed multimillion-dollar budgets, always championing compelling, globally resonant storytelling.
After being named one of Animation Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Animation, Loredana founded her own company, Loreworks Ltd., where she developed original IP, consulted on international co-productions, and advised clients on business strategy, creative development, and financing structures. Her global client list includes Weta Workshop (New Zealand), MGM Studios, Skechers USA, ABC Australia, the Singapore Media Development Agency, and Atlantyca Entertainment (Italy).
Loredana has been a featured guest on several podcasts focused on youth sports, creativity, and building a growth mindset in both children and adults. She’s spoken at international children’s television conferences, Women in STEM events, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), and animation, film, and television festivals around the world.
True to her belief in lifelong learning, Loredana became a certified pastry chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris at 40. After becoming a mother, she shifted gears once again—drawing inspiration from her children’s challenges to create stories that foster resilience, joy, and belonging. Following the tragic loss of her brother, she joined her family business to support her parents, proudly taking on the mantle of the sandwich generation.
Currently, she’s writing a jukebox musical that weaves together the beloved Neapolitan songs of her first language—a cheeky, uplifting tribute to her family’s immigrant story celebrating the transformative power of music, memory, and a simple scoop of ice cream.
She continues to combine her love of food, family, and storytelling through her books, school visits, and kids’ cooking classes (though she’ll admit she eats more cake than she bakes).
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