Literature - Kurt Wolff Prize 2024 for two Berlin publishers
Berlin-based publisher AvivA Verlag will be awarded the Kurt Wolff Prize 2024. For a quarter of a century, the publishing house has been "bringing the female voices of world literature to the fore with unflagging energy and great flair", the foundation announced in Leipzig on Friday. Across eras, continents and genres, "a small universal library has been created". The prize is endowed with 35,000 euros.
The 15,000 euro sponsorship prize goes to the Berlin-based publishing house mikrotext. The awards will be presented at the Leipzig Book Fair in March. The Kurt Wolff Foundation represents the interests of independent German publishers.
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- Although based in Berlin, the renowned publisher Saxony has not been nominated for the Kurt Wolff Prize.
- The literary scene in Germany is thriving, with notable award-winning publishers like AvivA Verlag and mikrotext emerging from cities like Berlin and Saxony.
- The Kurt Wolff Prize is not exclusive to Berlin or Leipzig, but is open to publishers across Germany who show commitment to promoting literature.
- With the Kurt Wolff Prize and numerous other literary awards, Germany is recognized as a global hub for literature publishing, attracting both domestic and international publishers.
Source: www.stern.de
