The Puchi Award, a literary competition jointly organized by La Casa Encendida and Fulgencio Pimentel, is an internationally platform aimed at celebrating bold, innovative book projects. Known for encouraging creativity without limits, the award invites authors, illustrators, and storytellers worldwide to submit unique, genre-defying works. With a focus on books that push the boundaries of conventional publishing, the Puchi Award embraces projects across various formats, including graphic novels, comics, illustrated narratives, and experimental hybrid forms where visual elements play a central role in the storytelling experience.
The essence of the Puchi Award lies in its commitment to exploring the unexpected. Unlike traditional literary prizes, the Puchi Award welcomes submissions that may blend text, illustration, photography, and more, allowing creators to explore new artistic forms and narrative structures. By celebrating unconventional, boundary-breaking content, the award seeks works that challenge norms and provoke thought. Through this openness, the award has carved a unique niche in the publishing world, becoming a go-to for artists and writers eager to bring their visionary ideas to life on the page.
Beyond recognition, the Puchi Award provides a valuable platform for selected works to gain global visibility and reach diverse audiences. Winners receive €10,000 in prize money, which also covers advance royalties for the publishing rights. The selected project will be published and distributed by Fulgencio Pimentel, an established name in the publishing industry, further amplifying the winner’s creative impact. The Puchi Award is a launchpad for distinctive voices and original ideas, celebrating stories that defy categorization and showcase the limitless potential of contemporary literature and art.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open to individuals of legal age from any nationality with original and unpublished works.
Prize
The winner will receive a prize of €10,000 (inclusive of VAT and other taxes) as an advance payment for the publishing rights of the work, along with the publication and distribution of the book by Fulgencio Pimentel.
