Who we are

With over 30 literary events a year focused on LGBTQIA+ issues, we have created a unique cultural event in Italy

Rainbook’s journey began in 2022 and has touched many areas of the island, including Quartu Sant’Elena, San Vero Milis, Lodè, Macomer, Assemini, Olbia and Oristano, as well as numerous schools. With more than 30 literary events a year focused on LGBTQIA+ issues, we have created a unique cultural event in Italy.

Official Rainbook logo with the words “RAINBOOK Literary Festival – Follow the Rainbow” in a rectangular frame.

discover the team

The Rainbook Project is the brainchild of Michele Pipia and Giovanni Follesa, who are also responsible for its implementation.

The founders

Persona in felpa grigia con motivo arcobaleno, mentre parla al microfono sul palco dell’evento Rainbook Festival.

Michele Pipia

Founder and Curator Rainbook

photograph by Giovanni Follesa

John Follesa

Founder and Artistic Director

The talented people who make our Festival great.

Donatella Mulas

Technical and organizational support

Simone Sanna Verdini

Technical and organizational support - events Sassari

Eleonora Frau

Social Media Manager

Person sitting outdoors in the city, wearing a green jacket and light-coloured jumper, with buildings and trees in the background; Danny Angel Garau, web designer for the Rainbook Festival.

Danny Angel Garau

Web Designer

Photographer with a Nikon SLR camera, purple nail polish and blue bracelet.

Manuela Fa

Photographer

Elisabetta Idda Olla

Support and guest management

Francis Bacciu

Secretariat

Emanuele Loddo

Live streams/social media videos

Monica Magro

Press Office

Gianni Usai

Technical Assistance

Mario Perra

Technical Assistance

“Rainbook is organized by the Baa Bà Cultural Association , which strives to break down gender stereotypes and all discrimination based on gender orientation or identity.”

Baa Bà, along with the Rainbook Festival, carries out other projects aimed at achieving its goals.

These include various events to raise awareness and animate the Sardinian LGBTQIA+ Community, moments of training and promotion for all those companies that want to carry out Diverstity&Inclusion actions.