Diari di Brodo is back with the comic book "Troppo timida" Semi-serious chronicle of discovery and acceptance of one's introversion

You know those comics that are always funny, ironic, and polite, yet somehow deeply relatable — the kind that pop up on Instagram every now and then and make you think “oh god, that’s me”? If the main character is a (drawn) girl with black curly hair, there’s a very good chance it’s the work of Diari di Brodo, a.k.a. Martina Filippella. A visual artist and author followed by over 400,000 people on social media, she’s back in bookstores with Troppo timida, an illustrated diary published by BeccoGiallo that celebrates the beauty of vulnerability and the quiet courage of those who live discreetly. Signed by one of the most distinctive voices from Yoonik, Italy’s first illustrator management agency, the book collects thoughts and reflections that, through the language of comics, portray the everyday challenges of those afraid to put themselves out there: shyness, insecurity, small gestures, and big emotions.

Diari di Brodo’s new book: Troppo timida

We’ve read the book, and we can confirm that throughout its pages - and that’s no small feat - it perfectly carries over the same feeling you get scrolling through her comics on your phone, maybe while rushing between subway stops. Martina knows how to tell the truth in just a few words, with a funny and tender twist that very few can pull off.

The books by Martina Filippella

After the success of Era una bella giornata finché non è iniziata and Piumonia, Troppo timida continues the artist’s narrative journey, giving a voice to those who feel “too much” or “not enough,” to those who have learned to live with a racing heart and turn silence into strength. Designed to be read alone - to reconnect with yourself - or gifted to someone who shares the same feelings, Troppo timida is the kind of book to keep on your nightstand, take on a trip, or flip through on both rough and calm days. Martina Filippella is represented by the management agency Yoonik, with whom she collaborates on editorial and digital projects that focus on personal expression, visual language, and building loyal creative communities.