# Literary contests in Andalusia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-contests-in-andalusia
> Updated: 2026-10-22T08:18:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various literary competitions have been announced in the Andalusia region of Spain. In Jaén, the Diputación de Jaén opened the XXXVI Annual Literature Contest for Novice Writers, which includes poetry and narrative categories for residents with limited publication histories. The contest offers prizes of 2,000 euros and publication opportunities.

Separately, the Junta de Andalucía announced an extension for the 25th Andalusian School Literary Contest, titled ‘Solidaridad en Letras: el valor de las personas mayores y el voluntariado en el año internacional de las personas voluntarias’. This competition, aimed at primary and special education students, focuses on themes of volunteering and elderly care, with a new submission deadline set for November 17.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Andalusia extends deadline for school literary contest on volunteering

The Junta de Andalucía has extended the deadline to November 17 for its 25th school literary contest focused on volunteering and elderly care.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-extends-deadline-for-school-literary-contest-on-volunteering

### 2026-10-08: Jaén Annual Literature Contest for Novice Writers deadline is October 15

The XXXVI Annual Literature Contest for Novice Writers in Jaén, Spain, accepts poetry and narrative entries until October 15, offering 2,000 euros and publication for each winning category.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-annual-literature-contest-for-novice-writers-deadline-is-october-15

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