This recognition to the literary work of women in Spanish was created in 1993 and each year awards a published novel in Spanish by its publication in English and a critical edition.

Since 2004, this award is sponsored by Fundación José Cuervo, A.C., and grants 10,000 dollars to the winning author.

Has been awarded to: (Links available only in Spanish)

For further information: contact Events and prizes coordinator, Laura Niembro,  (52 33) 3810-0331, ext. 937.