The jury of the Albanian Publishers Association awarded these prizes and awards to the authors, translators and readers of the year.
The award for the best author went to the late publicist Fatos Baxhaku for the book "In the name of Noah" with the motivation: "For the special and coveted style of telling the history of Albania, in the name of Noah, our own writer , who finds peace in the olive branch. ” Baxhaku, one of the most famous and appreciated names in the media world in Albania, passed away in August a year ago.
The award for the best translator was given to Agim Doksani, for Elena Ferrante's novel , "The false life of adults", with the motivation: character description. ”
The award for the best author of children's literature was given to Adelina R. Mamaqi for the book "We now read for ourselves" with the motivation: "To fulfill the main goal of literature: exploring the world and man. For the ease with which it conveys to young readers the philosophy that orients you towards the understanding of the essence of existence. For the symbiosis between the author and the reader that is addressed to him. "
The prize for translation from French literature was given to Primo Shllaku, for the novel "Cathedral of St. Mary of Paris" with the motivation: for the reader of the new century. ”
The award for the best reader was given to Jamarbër Hoxha with the motivation: "For the love and special attention he has for books and literature".
