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Ada Rizzo, born in Sicily in 1960, has published several novels and poems, tackling profound themes such as gender violence, eating disorders, and heart transplantation. Among her books are: Volevo il tacco dodici?" (I wanted the twelve-inch heel?), Iris Ali di Vetro (Iris Glass Wingsa), Novanta battiti al minuto (Ninety Beats per Minute), and Ventiquattro Carati (Twenty-Four Carats), works that have received numerous international awards. In addition to her literary activities, Ada Rizzo participates in cultural projects and international anthologies for peace and human rights advocacy. Her poetry has received wide recognition at an international level, and her texts have been translated into various languages. Due to the subjects covered in her books and poems the author has received several recognitions in Italy, America, Europe, Asia, including the “Solidarity Award for Art and Civic Engagement 2024”.

Iris Glass Wingsa — SHORT STORY 𝒃𝒚 Ada Rizzo

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    Ada Rizzo, born in Sicily in 1960, has published several novels and poems, tackling profound themes such as gender violence, eating disorders, and heart transplantation. Among her books are: Volevo il tacco dodici?" (I wanted the twelve-inch heel?), Iris Ali di Vetro (Iris Glass Wingsa), Novanta battiti al minuto (Ninety Beats per Minute), and Ventiquattro Carati (Twenty-Four Carats), works that have received numerous international awards. In addition to her literary activities, Ada Rizzo participates in cultural projects and international anthologies for peace and human rights advocacy. Her poetry has received wide recognition at an international level, and her texts have been translated into various languages. Due to the subjects covered in her books and poems the author has received several recognitions in Italy, America, Europe, Asia, including the “Solidarity Award for Art and Civic Engagement 2024”.

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The next morning, my mother and I take a taxi to Fiumicino International Airport. After half an hour, we are waiting at the departure gate for Mexico City. It’s a direct flight, lasting about fifteen hours, to cover a distance of over ten thousand kilometers.