The Medifé Filba Novel Award, celebrating Argentine literature, has opened its call for submissions for novels published in the year 2025. This prestigious competition, running for its seventh edition, aims to recognize and promote contemporary Argentine authors. The deadline for submissions is set for April 13, and the winner will be announced in November, receiving a prize of six million pesos.

The jury for this year's award includes prominent figures in Argentine literature such as Leila Guerriero, Alan Pauls, and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, the latter of whom won the award in 2024 for her novel 'Las niñas del naranjel'. After the submission period closes, the jury will select ten semifinalists, which will be narrowed down to five final contenders, known as the 'shortlist', announced in October. This process emphasizes the importance of fostering literary talent and celebrates the contributions of Argentine authors in the literary landscape.

This award not only highlights the achievements of established authors but also opens the door for emerging voices in the literary community. The significant monetary prize encourages writers to engage with the narrative arts, creating a ripple effect in the cultural sector of Argentina as it stimulates interest in reading and writing, thereby supporting the country's literary traditions and innovation.