Studio of Books proudly showcased Vana J McCreary’s book titled, “Marilyn Manson & Me,” during the 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair at Bologna Italy on March 31 to April 3, 2025 at Bologna, Italy.
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is an internationally renowned event that brings together publishing professionals, authors, illustrators, and storytellers from across the globe. Focused on the exchange of ideas and the buying and selling of publishing rights, it serves as a vital hub for discovering the next big stories in children’s media. For creators and publishers alike, it’s a place where imagination meets opportunity.
Being part of the Book Gallery at Bologna was a proud moment for Studio of Books. It provided a valuable platform to share a thoughtfully curated selection of titles with a global audience of readers, educators, and publishing professionals.
This international showcase not only highlighted the creativity and heart behind each book, but also opened the door to new opportunities, connections, and collaborations across borders—bringing fresh stories to life for children and families around the world.
“Marilyn Manson & Me” by Vana J McCreary is an unflinching, genre-bending memoir that blends raw personal experience with academic insight. With Marilyn Manson as a symbolic and literal figure in her story, McCreary navigates themes of trauma, domestic violence, complex PTSD, and the often uncomfortable truths behind societal norms and movements.
Both deeply reflective and sharply analytical, the book examines identity, survival, and communication through a lens of brutal honesty and resilience. At once provocative and therapeutic, McCreary invites readers into a chaotic yet courageous journey—one that challenges assumptions, confronts pain, and ultimately celebrates the stubborn strength of the human spirit.
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