Albalucía Ángel receives León de Greiff Literary Prize

Colombian writer and poet Albalucía Ángel has been awarded the sixth edition of the León de Greiff Prize for Literary Merit. The award was presented during the opening of the Medellín Book and Culture Festival at the Explora Auditorium.

Organized by Universidad EAFIT and the Medellín Secretary of Citizen Culture, the prize recognizes consolidated works in the Spanish language that serve as examples of artistic commitment for new generations. Ángel was selected by a jury following nominations from local libraries and organizations, including Comfenalco and the José Horacio Betancur Library.

In addition to receiving the award, the 90-year-old author is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her landmark novel, ‘Estaba la pájara pinta sentada en el verde limón’. Her career is noted for its linguistic experimentation and gender-focused narratives, marking a significant aesthetic shift in Colombian literature.