Introduction
Chile has a renowned literary tradition, whose quality and diversity are reflected in the careers of its authors. Here we present some leading names in Chilean literature who have received literary awards.
The selection includes winners from the last five years of the following awards:
- Best Published Literary Works Award (MOLP)
- Pablo Neruda Ibero-American Poetry Award
- Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award
- Chilean National Literature Award (including historical and recent winners)
For further information about these awards:
- Literary Awards — Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage
- National Literature Award — Memoria Chilena
A downloadable catalogue is being prepared with the Frankfurt Book Fair team and will be added to this section.
| Full name | Award | Year | Genre / Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simón Soto | MOLP – Novel (Matadero Franklin) | 2019 | Fiction |
| María José Ferrada | MOLP – Short story (Kramp y otros cuentos) | 2019 | Short fiction |
| Verónica Jiménez | MOLP – Poetry (Panico) | 2019 | Poetry |
| Thomas Harris | MOLP – Essay (Contra el cine) | 2019 | Essay |
| Paula González Seguel | MOLP – Drama (La niña que se robó el fuego) | 2019 | Theatre |
| Alejandro Zambra | MOLP – Novel (Poeta chileno) | 2021 | Fiction |
| Cristina Sandoval | MOLP – Short story (Por la patria) | 2021 | Short fiction |
| Valeria de los Ríos | MOLP – Essay (Espectros de Shakespeare) | 2021 | Essay |
| Cynthia Rimsky | MOLP – Novel (Yomurí) | 2023 | Fiction |
| Daniela Catrileo | MOLP – Poetry (Guerra florida) | 2023 | Poetry |
| David Aravena | MOLP – Essay (Filosofía y pobreza) | 2023 | Essay |
| Pablo Paredes | MOLP – Drama (Llacolen) | 2023 | Theatre |
| Elicura Chihuailaf | National Literature Award | 2020 | Poetry / Indigenous literature |
| Hernán Rivera Letelier | National Literature Award | 2022 | Fiction |
| Elvira Hernández | National Literature Award | 2024 | Poetry / Essays |