From 11 April to 12 May 2025, entries will be open for the 3rd edition of the Mia Couto Literary Prize, an initiative of Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM), in partnership with the Kulemba Association, which aims to reward the best literary works by Mozambican authors.
For this edition, works published between 1 January and 31 December 2024 in the novel category are eligible, and will be assessed by a specialist and reputable jury, based on criteria such as originality, literary quality and cultural relevance.
Unlike previous editions, in this edition entries will be made online, directly on the Kulemba Association's website.
Since the 1st edition, the Mia Couto Literary Prize has been awarded to the works “No verso da cicatriz” by Bento Baloi, “Pétalas negras ou a sombra do inanimado” by Belmiro Mouzinho, and “Estórias trazidas pela ventania” by Adelino Albano Luís. Each of the winners received a cash prize of 400,000 MZN (four hundred thousand meticais).
