AICW-Bressani Literary Prize

AICW-Bressani Literary Prize Second Edition

The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers (AICW) is pleased to announce the Second Edition of the AICW-Bressani Literary Prize. The Prize recognizes and celebrates books by Canadian authors of Italian origin.

Eligibility: Fiction, Poetry, Playwrighting, Children’s Book, Non-Fiction, and First Book published between June 1, 2021 and August 31, 2024.

Deadline to submit: November 4, 2024.

To read the complete Rules and access the Entry Form, click here

                   Winners Announced 

 

CHILDREN’S BOOKS         

Nonna & the Girls Next Door by Gianna Patriarca 


 

FICTION (co-winners)

A Scarcity of Virgins by JoAnn Catania 

&

Love and Rain by Carmela Circelli           

      

 

NON-FICTION

MEA CULPA: A Plea of Innocence by Bruno Cocorocchio        

 

 

POETRY

The Weight of Survival by Tina Biello

  

FIRST BOOK

MEA CULPA: A Plea of Innocence by Bruno Cocorocchio