Kornelder Mozambique and the Kulemba Association have launched the first edition of the Mia Couto Literary Prize, this Saturday, in the city of Beira, Sofala.
The award pays tribute to Mozambican writer and biologist António Emílio Leite Couto (Mia Couto), born in the city of Beira. It aims to stimulate quality literary production in the country and annually distinguish the best works of poetry and prose.
The initiative will cover Mozambican publications in Portuguese language, and for this one, works launched between 2021 and 2022 will be evaluated. The winner in each of the categories will receive a prize of 400,000 meticais.