The Congolese Pascal Boroto, winner of the 5th edition of the Voices of Africa literary award
Pascal Boroto from the Democratic Republic of Congo has won the 5th edition of the Voices of Africa literary prize for his debut novel, 'The Name of My Mother.'
The one million euro literary prize has five finalists: one is the Argentine Samanta Schweblin
Samanta Schweblin is among five finalists for the AENA Hispanic American Narrative Prize, which has a value of one million euros.
To Grapple with Catalan Letters
The article discusses how literary awards in Catalonia, particularly the prestigious Sant Jordi award, have shifted from recognizing artistic merit to emphasizing national identity and political ideology.
The finalists of the million-euro literary award from Aena: Schweblin, Giralt Torrente, Vila-Matas, Abad Faciolince, and Nona Fernández
Five authors have been announced as finalists for Aena's inaugural million-euro literary award, including renowned writers from Spain and Latin America.
Leipzig Book Fair: The War Still Rages Within Him
Miljenko Jergović, a Bosnian author, is awarded the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding at the Leipzig Book Fair, highlighting the enduring themes of war in his works.
The winner of the Gustav Suits poetry award will be announced at the Estonian Literary Museum
The Estonian Literary Museum will announce the recipient of the Gustav Suits poetry award on March 17 at 16:00, with the event opening remarks by museum director Piret Voolaid.
Patronage, reading, and literary prestige
The announcement of the Aena Award for Hispanic American Narrative has sparked a significant cultural discussion about patronage in Spain and Latin America.
Romualdas Mieczkowskis, award winner of the Vilnius club: "A Pole in Poland is mono, while a Pole from Lithuania is stereo"
Romualdas Mieczkowskis' book "Mano Fabijoniškės" captures the transformation of Fabijoniškės from a village to a city district, earning him recognition from a panel of literary judges.
The gender of literary award winners
This article discusses the underrepresentation of women among literary award winners, particularly in the context of an upcoming literary event in Catalonia.
Dispute Over Jury Proposals: Weimer Cancels the Award Ceremony of the Bookstore Prize
Due to suspicions of extremism and controversy surrounding jury proposals, the Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the award ceremony for the German Bookstore Prize.
Notification for March 11
The article outlines several upcoming events and announcements in South Korea, including a literary symposium, an award ceremony for research institutions, and a call for an AI design competition for youth.
‘Xixilândia’ and ‘Escape of the Poop’: a short story book inspired by childhood conflicts earns a national award for a writer from Uberlândia
The writer Nice Machado from Uberlândia has won a national literary award for her children's short story book that humorously addresses childhood conflicts.
Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83, a reference in Portuguese literature
Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, a significant figure in Lusophone literature, has passed away at the age of 83.
At 8 and 11 years old, sisters win literary award with a book about childhood away from screens: 'Navigating is good, being a child is even better'
Two sisters from Marília, Brazil, have won a literary award for their book promoting a balanced relationship with technology and appreciating childhood experiences outside of screens.
Eduard Vilde Literary Prize Awarded to Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk has been awarded the Eduard Vilde Literary Prize for his work 'New Tales of the Estonian People' during an announcement made on Eduard Vilde's birthday.
Portuguese writer Gonçalo M. Tavares, Formentor Prize for Letters 2026
Portuguese author Gonçalo M. Tavares has been awarded the Formentor Prize for Letters 2026 for his outstanding literary contributions.
Lee Kyung-hee novelist wins the 2nd Jeongmi Literary Award
Novelist Lee Kyung-hee has been selected as the recipient of the 2nd Jeongmi Literary Award for her novel 'The Guseo Rice Mill', published last year.
A new literary award competes with the Planeta and the Nobel: it awards one million euros
A new literary award launched in Spain, the Aena Narrative Prize, aims to boost literature in Latin America by awarding one million euros for the best narrative work published last year.
Aena announces a Hispanic American narrative award worth one million euros
Aena has launched a new Hispanic American Narrative Award offering one million euros for the winning work and 30,000 euros for each of the four finalists, aiming to achieve significant literary recognition.
Cutlets, books, caricatures. The "Bagutta" turns one hundred years old
The Bagutta literary prize, the oldest literary award in Italy, celebrates its 100th anniversary, reflecting on its history and cultural significance.
Emerging Writers, Here's the Place for You
The article promotes the Giuseppe Berto Literary Prize as a significant opportunity for debut novelists in Italy to gain critical attention and recognition.
Choose your favorite from the list of the most beautiful books! 'Golden Apples' readers' vote
A competition featuring 113 books from 35 publishers in Latvia will allow readers to vote on their favorites, culminating in an awards ceremony in March.
"I have sometimes ended up saying this at lectures. It is right in some ways and wrong in others"
Author Helle Helle expresses her joy and pride at receiving the Frit Flet Award 2025 for her innovative literary contributions during a phone interview with Politiken.
Czech historian wins literary award in the USA
A Czech historian has received a literary award in the USA.
Gallery: Mart Kuldkepp receives the Jaan Kross Literary Prize
Mart Kuldkepp has been awarded the Jaan Kross Literary Prize for his book 'Nordic Estonia: Birth of the Nation-State' at a ceremony held at the Tallinn Writers' House on February 19, 2026.
NOMINEES: These authors will be vying for the Tuglase Novella Prize this year
On March 2, marking the 140th anniversary of Friedebert Tuglas's birth, the nominees for this year's Tuglase Novella Prize will be announced, featuring six novellas in competition.
"I write about the things that cross me": Elma Correa, 2026 Biblioteca Breve Award Winner
Mexican writer Elma Correa has received the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Award for her novel 'Donde termina el verano', marking a significant achievement in her literary career.
Elma Correa wins the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Award for her novel 'Where Summer Ends'
Mexican writer Elma Correa has won the Biblioteca Breve Award 2026 for her novel 'Where Summer Ends,' an important literary award in the Spanish language.
Javier Cercas wins the XI Raúl del Pozo Opinion Journalism Award: 'The novelist should not take sides, the columnist must do so'
Javier Cercas has been awarded the XI Raúl del Pozo Opinion Journalism Award, emphasizing the distinction between the roles of a novelist and a columnist.
The works nominated for the Latvian Literature Award in the first round and the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award have been announced
The first round nominees for the Latvian Literature Award and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award have been revealed, with translator Jānis Krastiņš being honored.
Nominations for the Literary Criticism Awards for Poetry are Iljašenko, Kauer, and Goldstein
This year, the nominees for the Literary Criticism Award for Poetry include collections by Marie Iljašenko, Aleš Kauer, and Klára Goldstein, with the award ceremony scheduled for March 25.
Enrique Vila-Matas: "Style is not an ornament, but the very substance of my work"
In an interview, writer Enrique Vila-Matas discusses his literary voice and the importance of risk in novel writing while accepting the Zenda Honor award.
Lora Tomaš Winner of the Fric Literary Award for the Novel "The Paper of Your Skin"
Writer Lora Tomaš was announced as the winner of the Fric literary award for her novel "The Paper of Your Skin," recognized for its complex commentary on violence against women.
David Uclés wins the Nadal Prize with a metaliterary novel set in post-war Barcelona
David Uclés has won the Nadal Prize for his novel 'La ciudad de las luces muertas,' which is set in post-war Barcelona and pays tribute to the history of the prestigious Spanish literary award.