Xhevahir Spahiu, Rudina Çupi, and Rovena Rrozhani have been awarded grants from the National Center for Books and Reading, which supports works for publication.

Author Xhevahir Spahiu was announced as the winner of the “Literary Creativity Fund” for his book “One Thousand Loves,” while authors Rudina Çupi and Rovena Rrozhani were announced as winners of the “Literary Creativity Fund for Children.”

This year, 14 works applied for the “Literary Creativity Fund for Children” at the National Center for Books and Reading. The jury, chaired by Persida Asllani with members Flori Kasaj and Beti Njuma, selected three works to be supported this year by the center for publication.

Renowned author Xhevahir Spahiu was awarded for his book “One Thousand Loves” with the following motivation: “The poems reveal the beauty of life, using an aesthetic and childlike language full of musicality and imagery. With thematic diversity ranging from national history to nature and children’s life, they convey tangible emotions and human values.” Rudina Çupi was awarded for her book “The Eater and the Setter” with the motivation: “It combines storytelling and linguistic education for children with rich discourse and attractive illustrations. The book educates and entertains, fostering a love for the Albanian language.”

Author Rovena Rrozhani was awarded for her book “Hana, the Girl Who Caught the Sun” with the motivation: “The work brings the inspiring story of a girl who triumphs over evil, drawing young readers into a motivational journey. The chosen language and dynamic illustrations stimulate imagination and reading pleasure.”

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