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Jabuti Prize names five finalists in each of 23 categories
Brazil's Jabuti Prize named five finalists in each of its 23 categories for its 2026 awards.
The shortlist includes novels by Itamar Vieira Junior, Milton Hatoum and Aline Bei, as well as poetry by Adélia Prado.
Some well-known authors did not make the final lists, including Marilene Felinto and Cristovão Tezza in the novel category.
In biography and reporting, Ruy Castro's book remains in the running, while books by Lira Neto, Felipe Nunes and Michel Alcoforado were not selected for this stage.
Each category winner receives R$5,000, and the Book of the Year winner gets R$70,000.
That winner can also choose to travel to one of four major literary fairs around the world.
The Jabuti Prize announced five finalists in each of 23 categories for its 2026 edition.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Winners in each category will receive R$ 5,000.
The Book of the Year winner will receive R$ 70,000 and may choose to travel to one of four major literary fairs.
- Who
- The Jabuti Prize announced the finalists.
- What
- Five books or works were named finalists in each of 23 categories.
- When
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Finalists per category
- 5
- Categories
- 23
- Category prize
- R$ 5,000
- Book of the Year prize
- R$ 70,000
- Announcement date
- October 14, 2026