UNAM San Antonio Announces First Prize for a Novel Written in Spanish in the United States
September 12, 2024 — San Antonio, Texas
As part of its 80th-anniversary celebration, UNAM San Antonio, through its cultural initiative, along with the support of Letras en la Frontera, announced the winner of the inaugural First Prize for a Novel Written in Spanish in the United States. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding work of writers creating literature in Spanish while living in the U.S., reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of the Latinx community.
The winning novel, "La huella de tu nombre", penned by Julieta Vitullo, was praised by the jury for the author's ability "to move from one plane or theme to another with great success, and in addressing the themes of exile, migration, and return." In addition, the jury stated that the novel "offers remarkable experimentation with time and formats, such as epistolary writing and intertextuality, and shows complete mastery of suspense as it narrates a search that crosses geographies and generations."
In addition to the grand prize, a Special Mention was awarded to Melanie Pérez Ortiz for her novel "Con llanto de cocodrilo". Pérez Ortiz's work was commended for "telling the recent history of Latin America from the fresh and distinctive perspective of a character integrated into life in the United States after being forced to abandon their roots."
The award is a celebration of UNAM San Antonio's enduring commitment to education and cultural exchange in the U.S. The institution, part of the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, has long been a cultural bridge, fostering literary talent and preserving the Spanish language in the diaspora.
UNAM San Antonio’s dedication to promoting literature, culture, and the Spanish language is reflected in this award, which promises to become a key event in the literary calendar for writers living and working in the U.S.
"La huella de tu nombre" will soon be made available through UNAM San Antonio's editorial seal, further solidifying the place of Latinx voices in the global literary landscape.
September 12, 2024 — San Antonio, Texas
As part of its 80th-anniversary celebration, UNAM San Antonio, through its cultural initiative, along with the support of Letras en la Frontera, announced the winner of the inaugural First Prize for a Novel Written in Spanish in the United States. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding work of writers creating literature in Spanish while living in the U.S., reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of the Latinx community.
The winning novel, "La huella de tu nombre", penned by Julieta Vitullo, was praised by the jury for the author's ability "to move from one plane or theme to another with great success, and in addressing the themes of exile, migration, and return." In addition, the jury stated that the novel "offers remarkable experimentation with time and formats, such as epistolary writing and intertextuality, and shows complete mastery of suspense as it narrates a search that crosses geographies and generations."
In addition to the grand prize, a Special Mention was awarded to Melanie Pérez Ortiz for her novel "Con llanto de cocodrilo". Pérez Ortiz's work was commended for "telling the recent history of Latin America from the fresh and distinctive perspective of a character integrated into life in the United States after being forced to abandon their roots."
The award is a celebration of UNAM San Antonio's enduring commitment to education and cultural exchange in the U.S. The institution, part of the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, has long been a cultural bridge, fostering literary talent and preserving the Spanish language in the diaspora.
UNAM San Antonio’s dedication to promoting literature, culture, and the Spanish language is reflected in this award, which promises to become a key event in the literary calendar for writers living and working in the U.S.
"La huella de tu nombre" will soon be made available through UNAM San Antonio's editorial seal, further solidifying the place of Latinx voices in the global literary landscape.
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