XXXIV award Edebé of Children's and Youth Literature
PALOMA BORDONS AND MAY R AYAMONTE, WINNERS OF THE XXXIV EDITION OF THE EDEBÉ award FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
Paloma Bordons (Madrid, 1964), with the novel The Splendor of the Seas y May R Ayamonte (Ayamonte, 1996), with the novel The meow of the marsh, are the winners, respectively, of the XXXIV edition of the Award Edebé of Children's and Youth Literature.
The Splendor of the Seas It offers a exercise in historical memory through a boat trip Across the Atlantic, a journey will connect the past and present of a grandmother and her two grandchildren. Navigating the boundaries of time and family ties, this transoceanic voyage will serve to remind them of their past. The power of empathy and the importance of second chancesA tender reflection on vulnerability and compassion.
En The meow of the marshIts protagonist, the young Vera, puts her life at the service of Animal Protection to ensure the survival of a endangered specie: The Iberian lynxNature and the animal world, which shaped his childhood from birth and were part of his family, will also be the driving force that defines his destiny. A hymn to the ecological awareness and the living in harmony with the ecosystem.
Two luminous stories that appeal to people's ability to overcome any setback in life, and continue fighting for their ideals Against all odds, no matter how low the odds of success may seem.
34 YEARS TAKING THE PULSE OF EACH GENERATION OF READERS
For more than three decades, the Edebé Children's and Young Adult's Literature Award It accompanies the evolution of the stories that are written and read in our country. Throughout its 34 editions, the award has gathered a wide diversity of voices, languages and perspectivesand has established itself as a space of continuity and criteria inside of the editorial panorama.
Beyond its literary dimension, the collection of works presented each year allows observe how the concerns, languages, and imaginaries of childhood and youth changeIn this scenario, the award Edebé It not only acts as a prestigious award, but as a privileged thermometer of literary creation.
The notable increase in the receipt of original submissions in this call for entries —going from 209 the previous year to 520 current— ratifies a clear trend: there is one vibrant author community, diverse and committed to responding to a reading demand that continues to grow, according to the latest Barometer of Reading and Book Buying Habits in Spain.
| Category | XXXIII (2025) Edition |
XXXIV (2026) Edition |
Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of originals received | 209 | 520 | + 148 % |
| Child mode | 115 | 310 | + 169 % |
| Youth Modality | 94 | 210 | + 123 % |
| Distribution by language | |||
| Spanish | 162 | 428 | + 164 % |
| Catalan | 33 | 58 | + 75 % |
| Gallego | 10 | 25 | + 150 % |
| Euskera | 4 | 9 | + 125 % |
Children's and Young Adult Literature as Reading for the Present
This edition takes another step forward by awarding not only quality works, but also They draw a thematic map of current cultural and social events. that appeals to those growing up today. Stories that deserve attention beyond the literary sphere and that connect directly with cultural, educational and social debates ongoing as ecology or the role of historical memory.
The award, which has a total financial endowment of 55.000 Euros (€30.000 for the Young Adult category and €25.000 for the Children's category), continues to be a indicator of the concerns, challenges and aspirations of contemporary childhood and youth.
Since its birth in 1993, the Edebé Children's and Young Adult's Literature Award has established itself as a benchmark of linguistic diversity and great international reachbringing the richness of our literature to readers around the world: 175 international editions, translations into 22 languages and a presence in 26 countries.