Young Pacita's life took a turn when she found herself immersed in the bohemian spirit of sunny San Francisco. She spent her life travelling the world, spending time with marginalised communities, and drawing attention to socio-political issues through her art. From traversing the highlands of Papua New Guinea to visiting refugee camps in Bangladesh to experiencing the rich cultures of Southeast Asia, this book tells the inspiring story of Filipino artist Pacita Abad - the woman who painted the world.

Pacita Abad: The Woman Who Painted The World was selected for the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf special exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025. In addition to the winners and mentions of the BolognaRagazzi Awards, 105 outstanding picture books were selected out of 3,858 titles submitted by publishers from 68 countries.

The Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) is widely considered as the most important trade event in the children's book industry. The BolognaRagazzi Awards highlight the most beautiful and innovative picture books published worldwide in the recent two years, judged by a distinguished international panel. The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf is a special exhibition at BCBF showcasing a small number of outstanding picture books submitted for the BolognaRagazzi Awards.