DistantNews
Support us
Nineteen Nominated for Rolandas Rastauskas Literary Prize
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania /Culture & Society

Nineteen Nominated for Rolandas Rastauskas Literary Prize

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Nineteen candidates have been nominated for the Rolandas Rastauskas Literary Prize.
  • The prize, awarded annually on the birthdate of the Palanga-based writer, aims to recognize literary achievements.
  • The winning works and author will be announced in Palanga on October 13, 2026.

Nineteen candidates have been nominated for the Rolandas Rastauskas Literary Prize, an award celebrating literary talent in Lithuania.

The nominations span various genres, including poetry, novels, short stories, and plays, reflecting a diverse literary landscape. Among the nominated works are "Pozuotoja" by Ieva Marija Sokolovaitฤ—, which previously won the first prize, and numerous other titles from publishers like "Baziliskas," "Slinktys," and "Kitos knygos."

A commission appointed by the mayor of Palanga, which includes educators and representatives from the Lithuanian Writers' Union, will evaluate the nominated books. The commission members are Jลซratฤ— Galinauskienฤ—, Auลกra ล eลกtokienฤ—, Marius Burokas, Elena Karnauskaitฤ—, and Alvydas ล lepikas.

The prestigious prize will be presented in Palanga on October 13, 2026, coinciding with the birthday of Rolandas Rastauskas, a long-time resident of Palanga and a notable essayist, playwright, and poet. The award aims to honor his literary legacy and encourage contemporary writers.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog