Fan Set Bookstore at the Center de Cultura Contemporània Octubre in Valencia hosts a presentation event for the winning novels of the latest Altea Literary and Research Awards. The gathering takes place on a Wednesday evening, featuring two prize recipients: a novel from Barcelona and a work from Valencia that together highlight the breadth of talent recognized by the awards this year.
This inaugural presentation in Valencia, a city widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Valencian publishing scene, reflects a collaboration among public and private institutions. The event benefits from the ongoing support of the Altea City Council, the Caixaltea Foundation, the University of Alicante, Aila Edicions, the Generalitat Valenciana, and the Alicantino Cultural Institute of the Alicante Provincial Council Juan Gil-Albert, among others. Their joint effort helps bring award-winning literature closer to readers in the capital and beyond.
Across this year’s competition, a sizable pool of originals entered the scene. The total included works across several categories: the Francesc Martínez i Martínez Award for Essays and Research, the Altea Children’s and Youth Literature Award, and the Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas Prize for Fiction and Creative Prose. The breadth of participation underscores the vitality of writing across ages and genres, and signals a robust autumn for contemporary Valencian literature.
The Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas Award went to a writer from Valencia, a professor whose work centers on the didactics of language and literature at a major regional university. The author has published numerous books for children and young readers, as well as works for adults. Prior to the prize-winning novel, the author released a collection and several narrative pieces that have earned recognition in other literary circles.
The other featured author hails from Barcelona and has earned the Altea Children and Youth Literature Award. This writer enters the publishing world with a debut novel aimed at adolescents and young adults. With a scientific background and a biology degree from a prestigious university, the author has worked with various organizations connected to social initiatives and international cooperation, experiences that enrich the storytelling with perspectives from different parts of the world and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and environments.
The event will be directed by a scholar who chairs a prominent language and literature program, guiding the evening so that both novels resonate with readers who seek adventurous, thought-provoking storytelling. The discussion is expected to reflect the authors’ approaches to narrative craft, character development, and the ways in which award-winning books connect with readers who are eager to discover new voices and fresh perspectives.
In addition to the presence of the two authors, the program will include other notable participants from the local literary community. Attendees can anticipate conversations that delve into the inspiration behind the winning works, the challenges faced during the writing process, and the ways in which these books embody the spirit of the Altea Prizes—books that ignite curiosity and invite readers to explore new literary landscapes. The event promises a dynamic exchange between writers and audience, celebrating storytelling as a shared, communal experience.
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