Last Saturday, the book awarded the Flor Natural in the latest edition of the Jocs Florals Vila de Nules was presented at the José Vicente Felip Monlleó Municipal Library. The Flor Natural is the most prestigious prize of this literary competition, sponsored by the Nules City Council with 4,000 euros and the publication of the work.
The Flor Natural of the LXXI Jocs Florals Vila de Nules, which took place last October, was awarded to the author of the work titled Jo am.
The event featured the author herself, who read excerpts from her work. Also present were the head of the Nules City Council, the Culture councilor, the Queen of the Vila and her ladies, councilors from the Municipal Corporation, members of the Jocs Florals jury, and the prize sponsors. The event also served to present the rules for the next edition of the Jocs Florals Vila de Nules.
“"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 has always been linked to the celebration of the Jocs Florals, and last year it was incorporated into the program of the Book Fair. The author, originally from Catarroja, has dedicated herself professionally to teaching Valencian and, since her retirement, has focused on writing.
She has published several books of both poetry and prose. Notable among them are Ella, cor, XXIX “Francesc Bru” Literary Prize for poetry in Valencian Vila de Canals 2020; Marinada, first prize for poetry at the XLII 25 d’abril Vila de Benissa Awards 2022; L’última paraula, first prize IV Poetry Contest of La Pobla Llarga 2023; in addition to Alimentar-se, first prize for short essay, II Literary Awards Vila de Xèrica 2005; Dones, XXIX “Francesc Bru” Literary Prize for narrative in Valencian Vila de Canals 2020; Profanació, first prize, 40th Vila de Mont-roig literary contest 2021; or Tota pedra fa paret, XXIX Narrative Prize 2023 Ciutat de Manlleu, among others.
