# Prêmio Sesc de Literatura awards

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> Updated: 2026-08-21T01:22:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 23rd edition of the Prêmio Sesc de Literatura has announced its winners, noting a record 2,969 submissions. The competition, which seeks to discover new names in Brazilian literature, included 1,203 poetry works, 960 novels, and 806 short story collections.

Winners in the romance, short story, and poetry categories will receive a cash prize of R$ 30,000 and have their works published by Editora Senac Rio. The award is intended for authors who have not previously published works in their competing category.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Prêmio Sesc de Literatura announces 2026 winners amid record entries

The 23rd Prêmio Sesc de Literatura set a record with 2,969 entries. Winners Mariana do Nascimento Ramos, Anacã Agra, and Guilherme de Miranda Ramos were awarded in romance, short story, and poetry categories.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prmio-sesc-de-literatura-announces-2026-winners-amid-record-entries

### 2026-08-18: Portuguese literary and journalism prizes awarded to Serafim and Mendonça

Journalist Teresa Serafim won the Orlando Gonçalves Prize for her investigation into Lisbon's housing settlements, while Jorge Mendonça secured first place in the João Augusto d’Ornelas Literary Prize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-literary-and-journalism-prizes-awarded-to-serafim-and-mendona

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