The Flor Natural, a prize sponsored by the Nules City Council with 4,000 euros and the publication of the work, was awarded to Mercé Estrela Tena for her work Jo am. The author, originally from Catarroja, has professionally dedicated herself to teaching Valencian and, since her retirement, has focused on writing.
The event was led by the author herself, who read excerpts from her work. Also in attendance were representatives from the municipal corporation, members of the Jocs Florals jury, and prize sponsors. Additionally, the rules for the next edition of the literary contest were announced.
“"The jury considered that the presentation of the winning work of the Flor Natural should have its own prominence, and what better way than to present the winning book at the Nules Book Fair."
This event, traditionally linked to the celebration of the Jocs Florals, was incorporated into the Book Fair program last year, as explained by the Culture Councilor. The objective is to give greater prominence to the presentation of the winning work.
The author has published several books of both poetry and prose, among which stand out Ella, cor, XXIX Francesc Bru Literary Prize for Valencian Poetry Vila de Canals 2020; Marinada, first prize for poetry at the XLII 25 d’abril Vila de Benissa Awards 2022; and L’última paraula, first prize IV Poetry Contest of La Pobla Llarga 2023.
