About

Born in San Mateo, California, Luisa Giulianetti was raised on her parents’ and grandparents’
immigrant stories, memories and lore shared at the kitchen table, and books that transported her
to countless places. She holds degrees from Santa Clara University and UC San Diego, where
she began her career as an educator. Since 1994, Luisa has worked at UC Berkeley, teaching and
directing programs for undergraduates.

Her writing appeears in Brilliant Corners, CALYX, HerStry, Italian Americana, Motherscope,
Ploughshares, Rattle, Tule Review, and VIA. She and her husband live in Kensington, California,
and they are the proud parents of two children.

Agrodolce is her first book.