Two Flemish writers make shortlist for 2026 Bronzen Uil debut novel prize
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- Two Flemish writers, Dominique De Groen and Tijl Nuyts, are among six finalists for the 2026 Bronzen Uil debut novel prize.
- The professional jury selected the shortlist from 72 submissions.
- The winner will be announced in Antwerp on November 28 and will receive €10,000 and a bronze statuette, alongside a separate readers’ prize.
Two Flemish authors remain in contention for the 2026 Bronzen Uil, a prize honoring the best Dutch-language debut novel. Dominique De Groen was shortlisted for “Corpus Britney,” while Tijl Nuyts was selected for “Grondwerk.”
They are competing against Teddy Tops, Jan Wester, Nisrine Mbarki Ben Ayad and Ester Naomi Perquin. The professional jury chose the six titles from 72 submissions.
The Bronzen Uil will be awarded on November 28 at Bibliotheek Permeke in Antwerp. The winner will receive €10,000 and a bronze statuette. Readers will also choose a separate winner through online voting or a readers’ jury. Dutch author Mira Aluç won the prize last year.
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