The book tour for Italian American author Dom Serafini and his latest release, The Messengers of Abruzzo in the World—the fifth volume in the series—promises to be both ambitious and unique. The tour kicks off on Friday, July 4 in Giulianova at the V. Migliori Nautical Club, coinciding with the celebration of U.S. Independence Day (the 4th of July).

This will be the first time the 4th of July is celebrated in Abruzzo. The event will feature former senator Antonio Razzi, comedian Marco Papa, and California-based trumpeter Gabriel Rosati—who has performed with Santana—playing the U.S. national anthem. Francesco Marcozzi of Radio G will manage the live video broadcast.

The following day, the book will be presented at the Rocky Marciano Festival in Ripa Teatina, where the Italian American Award will be given to one of the book's featured figures, Mario Daniele, originally from Castelnuovo and now a successful entrepreneur operating in New York and Florida. Proceeds from the book will go to the Rocky Marciano Festival, the V. Migliori Nautical Club, and other Abruzzese associations that are hosting stops on the tour.

This edition of The Messengers of Abruzzo in the World is sponsored by TLN, the Italian-language TV network in Canada. The 136-page volume, dedicated to notable Abruzzese individuals, is published by TV Trade Media and carries the official endorsement of the Rocky Marciano Festival.

After Ripa, the tour resumes on July 12, when Serafini’s book will be presented by Andrea Portante, a RAI executive, in his hometown of Caporciano, during the Abruzzo STAN Festival (History, Territory, Art, Nature), which he created through the cultural association Trattura Magno 101.

From Caporciano, the next stop is Scanno on Sunday, July 13, hosted by visual artist Domenico Di Vitto and journalist Silvia Mosca, both active in promoting the global contributions of Abruzzese people. On July 15, the tour heads to Vasto, where the book will be featured at Kitchen Loft, an American-style restaurant run by Rosanna Di Michele, a chef well known for her tireless promotion of Abruzzese cuisine in New York City.

The next day, Angelo Dell’Appennino—former president of the Abruzzese Association in Lombardy and a repatriated American—will welcome Serafini and his book in Lanciano, his birthplace and current home.

Finally, on July 20, Michele Ferrante and Franco Coccia, leaders of the Friends of Tortoreto Association, will present The Messengers of Abruzzo in the World during the annual Emigrants' Day celebration at the Tortoreto City Hall, followed by a lunch offered to all attendees.

Few platforms—like this book and Serafini’s weekly column in Il Centro—do so much to highlight in Abruzzo the important contributions made by Abruzzese abroad. The book also offers inspiring examples for those considering academic or professional experiences overseas. But even for those who don’t plan to leave, the book remains compelling—not only for the uniqueness of the individuals it profiles but also for its valuable professional insights across more than 50 different fields.