Premio Strega

Premio Strega is a annual European literary award rooted in Italy and administered by Fondazione Maria e Goffredo Bellonci & Liquore Strega. It highlights excellence in literary fiction and is conducted primarily in Italian. Honors include Italy’s most prestigious literary prize; nationwide media attention, often resulting in heightened bookseller attention, festival invitations, and media coverage. Submissions are typically made by publishing houses or via an official cultural body; independent authors may need a local publisher or imprint to be eligible. Dates, categories, and eligibility can shift year to year, and some programs distinguish between original works and translations. For the most accurate guidance, check the official page for the latest entry timeline, language and publication‑date windows, and nomination procedures before preparing your submission or coordinating with your publisher.