Literary award · Spain · since 1958

Premio Biblioteca Breve

Literary award for unpublished Spanish novels (1958–1972, 1999–). Established 1958 in Spain.

About Premio Biblioteca Breve

The Premio Biblioteca Breve is a literary award given annually by the publisher Seix Barral (now part of Grupo Planeta) to an unpublished novel in the Spanish language. Its prize is €30,000 and publication of the winning work. It is delivered in February, to a work from the preceding year.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2024Jesús Carrasco—
2020Raquel Taranilla—
2019Elvira Sastre—
2014Fernando AramburuÁvidas pretensiones
2013Rosa Regàs—
2009Clara Usón—
2008Gioconda Belli—
2007Juan Manuel de Prada—
2006Luisa Castro—
2004Mauricio Electorat—
2001Juana Salabert—
1971Nivaria Tejera—
1968Adriano González León—

From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Premio Biblioteca Breve for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.

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