Maria Catena Sansone wins international literary prize in Madrid

Sicilian author Maria Catena Sansone, originally from Barrafranca, won first place at the national and international literary competition ‘La Città della Letteratura’ held in Madrid on September 24, 2026.

The award ceremony took place at Gran Vía as part of the Feria Internacional de Letras Latinas, a major global literary event. Sansone received a prestigious national and international prize conferred by Spanish institutions and juries, recognizing the universal value of her work.

During the ceremony, Sansone described the achievement as a fundamental milestone in her career and noted that winning in Madrid demonstrates that literature transcends borders and can unite different cultures and peoples.