Five authors are finalists for the €1 million Aena prize.
The Aena Narrative Prize is a new literary award. It offers one million euros to the winner. The announcement took place in Madrid.
The Aena Narrative Prize was created by Aena, a company partially owned by the state. Five books are competing for the prize, which is worth one million euros. Rosa Montero leads the jury for the prize. The prize aims to support Spanish literature. The winner will be announced on April 8th in Barcelona.
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Highlights
Five Finalists Announced
The Aena Narrative Prize selected five books and authors for the final round.
Prize Offers Large Reward
The prize gives one winner one million euros and finalists thirty thousand euros.
Rosa Montero Leads Jury
Rosa Montero is the president of the jury for the prize.
Prize Aims for International Recognition
The prize wants to help Spanish literature be known worldwide.
Controversy Over Funding Source
The prize’s funding by a state-owned company is causing debate.