Marianna Biazzo Randazzo, the daughter of Sicilian immigrants, is the author of five books, whose writing has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Among these honors are The Sons and Daughters of Italy Literary Award, The Morgagni Silver Medal Award, and The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Recognition Award, all of which celebrate her remarkable contributions to the Italian American community. In her writing, Marianna explores the rich and complex theme of Italian immigration as seen in the "Italians of Brooklyn", (Arcadia Publishing), her versatility as a writer is evident in "Brooklyn's Best: The Michael Behette Story", a captivating account of a Brooklyn firefighter. Her family's memoirs, "Given Away: A Sicilian Upbringing", has also been translated into Italian, and resonates with readers across countries.

Marianna's has also contributed to numerous anthologies, magazines, and publications. Her work has appeared in respected outlets such as InStyle and Odyssey. Her dedication to literacy education has transformed the lives of disadvantaged and cognitively challenged individuals, and her advocacy for Italian American literature and culture has brought her work to audiences across the United States.

Marianna has also made significant contributions to the literary and educational spheres beyond her career as an author. She has made appearances in a variety of media, including the award-winning film documentary "A Field Afar", MOTH storytelling events, and the Columbus Day Parade as part of the 100 Italian American Authors collective. She has also enjoyed a successful career as a teacher in New York City schools, an adjunct professor at NYU, and as the Director of Education at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. Marianna has written hundreds of professional articles for a range of publications, from educational magazines to parenting and lifestyle favorites.

In recent years, Marianna has been an ardent and effective advocate for Italian American literature and culture. She has tirelessly promoted her books at organizations, museums, bookstores, and book clubs across the United States. Her work has been recognized by the NYPL World Literature Festival, where she was featured as a distinguished author.

As an educator, Marianna has also made a profound impact on the lives of those less fortunate. With passion and skill, she has dedicated herself to empowering disadvantaged and cognitively challenged individuals through literacy education. Her short stories and interviews can be found in the 2019 Yearbook of We the Italians (Italian Edition) and A Feast of Narrative (Anthology Book 1). Currently, Marianna is hard at work on a 10th-anniversary edition of Given Away: A Sicilian Upbringing, which promises to offer new insights and stories that have been uncovered over the last decade.

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