Carmel Scicluna huwa magħruf għal xogħlijiet li jqanqlu l-ħsieb u jesploraw kwistjonijiet soċjali kumplessi. L-ewwel rumanz tiegħu, Ossessjoni (2013), jesplora t-tema diffiċli tal-pedofilja, u ntlaqa’ tajjeb mill-kritiċi għat-ton matur li bih indirizza s-suġġett. Fl-2014, ippubblika Il-Kummidjanti tal-Parlament, u kompla jistabbilixxi leħnu fil-letteratura Maltija. Il-ġabra ta’ poeżiji tiegħu, L-Ambjent li Qeridna: Poeżiji (2017-2020), rebħet il-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb fl-2021, u tirrifletti l-impenn tiegħu b’temi ambjentali. Fl-2023, il-poeżija ta’ Scicluna ‘Ħniex’ ingħatat l-ewwel premju fil-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija Doreen Micallef, li Scicluna rebħu diġà darba oħra qabel.

Carmel Scicluna is known for his thought-provoking works that delve into complex societal issues. His debut novel, Ossessjoni (2013), explores the challenging theme of paedophilia, earning critical acclaim for its mature and insightful handling of the subject.  In 2014, he published Il-Kummidjanti tal-Parlament, further establishing his voice in Maltese literature. His poetry collection, L-Ambjent li Qeridna: Poeżiji (2017-2020), won the National Book Prize in 2021, reflecting his engagement with environmental themes.  In 2023, Scicluna’s poem ‘Ħniex’ was awarded first prize in the Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest, marking his second win in this competition. 

Born in Attard, Malta, in 1971, Louis Briffa began writing poetry at the age of nine, viewing it as a fundamental means to express life’s emotional currents. His debut collection, “Bil-Varloppa” (2006), encompasses poems written between 1985 and 2005, and employs metaphors related to craftsmanship to highlight the meticulous nature of his poetic process. Esteemed figures like Oliver Friggieri have lauded him as a “poet of love,” while Sergio Grech emphasized Briffa’s ability to distill personal experiences into verse. Environmental themes in his work have also garnered attention, with Alan Deidun describing his poetry as a heartfelt plea against the degradation of natural heritage.

Beyond his writing, Briffa has significantly contributed to Malta’s literary scene. He served as the literary editor for the weekly newspaper “KullĦadd” from 1994 to 1998 and produced the PBS literary program “Nixxiegħa.” As president of the Għaqda Letterarja Maltija between 2007 and 2008, he further promoted Maltese literature. His subsequent publications include “The Tale of a Grasshopper and a Tomato and Other Poems” (2009), a bilingual edition with translations by Rose Marie Caruana, and “Bil-Boqxiex” (2018), which compiles poems from 2006 to 2017. Briffa’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Premju Letterarju Patri Marjanu Vella and the Premju Ġieħ Ġużè Aquilina.

Matteo twieled u trabba Malta, fejn kiseb B.A. (bl-Unuri) fil-Malti, u M.A. fl-Istudji tal-Films mill-Università ta’ Malta. Ix-xogħol tiegħu deher fl-antoloġiji Antoloġija 1 (Aphroconfuso, 2024) u f’Iż-Żmien Kurjuż taż-Żogħżija (Fondazzjoni HELA & Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, 2023). Il-poeżija tiegħu ġiet esebita wkoll fi Spazju Kreattiv bl-installazzjoni tiegħu, “Mill-Korsija ta’ Ġisem Minxur [From the Stream of a Hanging Body],” bħala parti mill-wirja Europride 2023, The Wind Blows… Waves In All Directions.

L-aktar pubblikazzjoni riċenti ta’ Matteo Pullicino, Dal-ġisem ma nafx nafdahx [I don’t know if I trust this body] (Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, 2024) hija chapbook li tesplora l-ansjetajiet tat-tfulija f’sensiela ta’ vinjetti.

Matteo was born and raised in Malta, where he received a B.A. (Hons) in Maltese with English, and an M.A. in Film Studies at the University of Malta. His works have been featured in the anthologies Antoloġija 1(Aphroconfuso, 2024) and Iż-Żmien Kurjuż taż-Żgħożija(Fondazzjoni HELA & Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, 2023). His poetry has also been exhibited at Spazju Kreattiv with his installation, “Mill-Korsija ta’ Ġisem Minxur [From the Stream of a Hanging Body],” as part of the Europride 2023 exhibition, The Wind Blows… Waves In All Directions.

Matteo Pullicino’s most recent publication, Dal-ġisem ma nafx nafdahx[I don’t know if I trust this body] (Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, 2024) is a chapbook  exploring childhood anxieties in a series of vignettes.

Leanne Ellul hija poeta u rumanziera Maltija li x-xogħol tagħha rċieva diversi rikonoxximenti. L-ewwel runmanz tagħha, Gramma (2014), jesplora b’mod qawwi l-isfidi taż-żgħożija, u bih rebħet il-Konkors ta’ Letteratura għaż-Żgħażagħ fl-2014. Fl-2023 rebħet mill-ġdid dal-konkors bil-manuskritt Be;n il-Kmiem. Fl-2016, Ellul ippubblikat l-ewwel ġabra ta’ poeżija tagħha, L-Inventarju tal-Kamra l-Kaħla, u b’hekk kompliet tistabbilixxi l-vuċi tagħha fil-letteratura Maltija. Bħala drammaturgu, ġiet rikonoxxuta bil-Premju Francis Ebejer, u d-dramm tagħha Ma Rridx Immur ittella’ fit-Teatru Manoel.

Ellul kitbet u ttraduċiet ukoll bosta xogħlijiet ta’ finzjoni u materjal edukattiv għall-qarrejja iżgħar. Il-kitbiet tagħha dehru f’diversi pjattaformi, ġurnali u antoloġiji online.

Leanne Ellul is a Maltese poet and novelist who’s work has received various accolades. Her debut novel, Gramma (2014), offers a poignant exploration of adolescent challenges and garnered the Novels for Youth Literary Contest in 2014, which she won once again in 2023 with her manuscript Be;n il-Kmiem. In 2016, Ellul published her first poetry collection, L-Inventarju tal-Kamra l-Kaħla, further establishing her voice in Maltese literature. As a playwright, she was recognized with the Premju Francis Ebejer, and the staging of her play Ma Rridx Immur at the Manoel Theatre.

Ellul has also written and translated numerous works of fiction and educational materials for younger readers. Her writings have been featured in various online platforms, journals, and anthologies.

Miriam Calleja hija kittieba, editriċi, traduttriċi, organizzatriċi ta’ workshops, u poeta rebbieħa ta’ premji differenti, kif ukoll kienet innominata għall-Premju Pushcart. Il-kotba jew chapbooks ta’ poeżiji tagħha huma Pomegranate Heart (EDE Books, 2015), Inside Skin (serje ta’ żewġ kotba b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ fotografu litografiku, EDE Books 2016), Remember (Stamparija Reljic, 2020), Luftmeer (awtoppubblikat b’kollaborazzjoni, Maastrich, l-Olanda, 2021), Stranger Intimacy (Stamparija Reljic, 2020) u Come Closer, I Don’t Mind the Silence (BottleCap Press, 2023).

Calleja ppubblikawha f’Humana Obscura, plume, Dandelion Scribes, Modern Poetry in Translation, u LEON literary press, fost oħrajn. Ix-xogħol tagħha ġie tradott għat-Taljan, l-Għarbi, l-Isloven, il-Grieg, ir-Rumen, il-Franċiż, il-Ġermaniż, in-Norveġiż, u l-Friżjan, fost oħrajn. Ix-xogħol tradott tagħha ġie ppubblikat fil-ġabra Correnti Incrociate 2 (Mosaique Press, 2022), Il-Ħsad Tal-Peprin (Horizons, 2024), Anthology of Young Maltese Poets (Vakxikon, 2019), u Wara Settembru (2018, Slovene Writers Association), fost oħrajn.

Miriam Calleja is an award-winning Pushcart-prize nominee poet, writer, editor, workshop leader, and translator.  Her poetry collections and chapbooks are Pomegranate Heart (EDE Books, 2015), Inside Skin (a two-book series in collaboration with a lith photographer, EDE Books 2016), Remember (Stamparija Reljic, 2020), Luftmeer (self-published in collaboration, Maastrich Holland, 2021),  Stranger Intimacy (Stamparija Reljic, 2020),  and Come Closer, I Don’t Mind the Silence (BottleCap Press, 2023).

Calleja has been published in Humana Obscura, plume, Dandelion Scribes, Modern Poetry in Translation, LEON literary press, and elsewhere. Her work has been translated into Italian, Arabic, Slovene, Greek, Romanian, French, German, Norwegian, and Frisian, among others. Her work in translation has been published in the collection Correnti Incrociate 2 (Mosaique Press, 2022), Il-Ħsad Tal-Peprin (Horizons, 2024), Anthology of Young Maltese Poets (Vakxikon, 2019), Wara Settembru (2018, Slovene Writers Association), and elsewhere.

Jasmine Bajada hija poeta. L-ewwel ġabra ta’ versi tagħha, ilsien selvaġġ, ġiet ippubblikata minn Horizons fl-2023. Xi xogħlijiet poetiċi tagħha dehru f’diversi rivisti letterarji, fosthom fil-Modern Poetry in Translation u l-Mediterranean Poetry. Iggradwat fil-letteratura Ingliża u l-kritika letterarja mill-Università ta’ Malta. L-interessi tar-riċerka tagħha jinkludu l-letteratura tan-natura, l-ekopoetika, u l-ekokritika b’xeħta filosofika. Il-kitbiet akkademiċi tagħha dehru f’rivisti internazzjonali bħal CounterText u Fourth Genre.

Jasmine Bajada is a poet. Her first collection, ilsien selvaġġ, was published by Horizons in 2023. Some of her poetry has appeared in various literary journals, including Modern Poetry in Translation and Mediterranean Poetry. She graduated in literary criticism and English literature, and her research interests include nature writing, ecological poetry and eco-criticism. Her academic writings have appeared in international journals such as CounterText and Fourth Genre.

Therese Pace hija poeta Maltija magħrufa għall-kontributi tagħha fil-letteratura bil-Malti u bit-Taljan. Hija ppubblikat żewġ ġabriet ta’ poeżiji bil-Malti, fosthom Arpeġġi, li rebaħ il-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb fl-2004, kif ukoll Sfumature bit-Taljan. Ix-xogħol tagħha jestendi wkoll għal-letteratura għat-tfal u materjal edukattiv ieħor, bħal Naqraw u Nirrimaw u Siltastorja: Taħriġ il-Fehem. Il-kitbiet tagħha dehru f’antoloġiji internazzjonali varji u ġew tradotti f’diversi lingwi, fosthom l-Ingliż, it-Taljan, l-Ispanjol u l-Esperanto.

Il-poeżija ta’ Pace kisbet bosta rikonoxximenti, fosthom it-titlu tal-Unjoni Ewropea fil-Kompetizzjoni Poetry Ireland / Poetry International tal-2013, u l-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija tal-KNK u l-Għaqda Poeti Maltin fl-2012 u l-2013. Hi rċeviet il-Midalja Nosside fil-Premio Mondiale di Poesia Nosside tal-2014 u kisbet diploma fil-Premio Letterario Internazionale di Poesia, Racconto e Fotografia “Juan Montalvo.” Il-kisbiet preċedenti tagħha jinkludu r-rebħ tal-Concorso Internazionale Poesia e Immagine tal-2007 u bosta premjijiet fil-Premio Letterario Internazionale “Tra Le Parole e l’Infinito.” Ġiet onorata bil-Midalja tal-Għaqda Poeti Maltin fl-2011 u l-premju Unur Birkirkara fl-2014, li ċċelebra l-influwenza letterarja u l-impatt kulturali tagħha.

Therese Pace is an acclaimed Maltese poet known for her contributions to literature in Maltese and Italian. She has published two poetry collections in Maltese, including Arpeggi, which won the Malta National Book Award in 2004, as well as Sfumature in Italian. Her work also extends to children’s literature and educational materials, such as Naqraw u Nirrimaw and Siltastorja: Tahrig il-Fehem. Her writings have been featured in various international anthologies and translated into multiple languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, and Esperanto.

Pace’s poetry has garnered numerous accolades, including the European Union title in the 2013 Poetry Ireland / Poetry International Competition and victories in the 2012 and 2013 National Poetry Contest of the Maltese Poets Association. She received the Nosside Medal at the 2014 Premio Mondiale di Poesia Nosside and earned a diploma at the Premio Letterario Internazionale di Poesia, Racconto e Fotografia “Juan Montalvo.” Her earlier achievements include winning the 2007 Concorso Internazionale Poesia e Immagine and multiple awards at the Premio Letterario Internazionale “Tra Le Parole e l-Infinito.” She was honored with the Medal of the Maltese Poets Association in 2011 and the Unur Birkirkara award in 2014, celebrating her literary influence and cultural impact.

Jonathan Balzan is a Maltese poet and marathon runner from Siġġiewi. In 2003, he won the National Poetry Competition organized by the Għaqda Poeti Maltin. Balzan has published five poetry collections: Irdieden (2013), Kilometri (2015), Madwar Ħajti (2018), Meta ssibni waħdi (2021) and Wara l-Kilometri (2024). His experiences as a long-distance runner have earned him the nickname “Il-Poeta tal-Kilometri” (Poet on the run). Balzan’s work has been featured in various anthologies and critical studies on contemporary Maltese poetry. He has also achieved success in marathon running both in Malta and abroad, for which he received an honorary award from the Siġġiewi Local Council.

Jonathan Balzan huwa poeta u ġerrej tal-maratoni Malti mis-Siġġiewi. Fl-2003, rebaħ il-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija organizzat mill-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb u l-Għaqda Poeti Maltin. Balzan ippubblika ħames ġabriet ta’ poeżiji: Irdieden (2013), Kilometri (2015), Madwar Ħajti (2018), Meta ssibni waħdi (2021) u Wara l-Kilometri (2024). L-esperjenzi tiegħu bħala ġerrej ta’ distanzi twal qalgħulu l-laqam “Il-Poeta tal-Kilometri”. Ix-xogħol ta’ Balzan deher f’diversi antoloġiji u studji kritiċi dwar il-poeżija kontemporanja Maltija. Huwa kiseb ukoll suċċessi fil-ġiri tal-maratona kemm f’Malta kif ukoll barra minn Malta, li għaliha rċieva premju onorarju mill-Kunsill Lokali tas-Siġġiewi.

Ritianne Frendo hija poeta Maltija magħrufa l-aktar għall-kontributi tagħha fil-letteratura Maltija kontemporanja. Ingħatat it-tieni premju fil-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija Doreen Micallef 2021 għall-poeżija tagħha “Mas-Sikta tal-Ħarifa.” Fl-2019 ngħatat it-tielet premju fl-istess konkors bil-poeżija tagħha “Preludju mħarbat.” Ix-xogħol ta’ Frendo huwa ċċelebrat għall-vuċi awtentika u l-espressjoni immaġinattiva tiegħu, li jirrifletti l-vitalità tal-poeżija moderna Maltija. Ilha mill0-2024 isservi bħala l-President tal-Għaqda Qarrejja tal-Provi tal-Malti.

Ritianne Frendo is a Maltese poet recognized for her contributions to contemporary Maltese literature. She was awarded second prize in the 2021 Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest for her poem “Mas-Sikta tal-Ħarifa.” Previously, in 2019, she secured third prize in the same contest with her poem “Preludju mħarbat.” Frendo’s work is celebrated for its authentic voice and imaginative expression, reflecting the vitality of modern Maltese poetry. Since 2024 she serves as the President of the Għaqda Qarrejja tal-Provi tal-Malti.

Carmel Scicluna huwa magħruf għal xogħlijiet li jqanqlu l-ħsieb u jesploraw kwistjonijiet soċjali kumplessi. L-ewwel rumanz tiegħu, Ossessjoni (2013), jesplora t-tema diffiċli tal-pedofilja, u ntlaqa’ tajjeb mill-kritiċi għat-ton matur li bih indirizza s-suġġett. Fl-2014, ippubblika Il-Kummidjanti tal-Parlament, u kompla jistabbilixxi leħnu fil-letteratura Maltija. Il-ġabra ta’ poeżiji tiegħu, L-Ambjent li Qeridna: Poeżiji (2017-2020), rebħet il-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb fl-2021, u tirrifletti l-impenn tiegħu b’temi ambjentali. Fl-2023, il-poeżija ta’ Scicluna ‘Ħniex’ ingħatat l-ewwel premju fil-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija Doreen Micallef, li Scicluna rebħu diġà darba oħra qabel.

Carmel Scicluna is known for his thought-provoking works that delve into complex societal issues. His debut novel, Ossessjoni (2013), explores the challenging theme of paedophilia, earning critical acclaim for its mature and insightful handling of the subject.  In 2014, he published Il-Kummidjanti tal-Parlament, further establishing his voice in Maltese literature. His poetry collection, L-Ambjent li Qeridna: Poeżiji (2017-2020), won the National Book Prize in 2021, reflecting his engagement with environmental themes.  In 2023, Scicluna’s poem ‘Ħniex’ was awarded first prize in the Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest, marking his second win in this competition. 

Glen Calleja huwa artist Malti interessat prinċiparjament fil-poeżija u l-ktieb bħala oġġett. Ix-xogħol artistiku tiegħu ħafna drabi jinvolvi strutturi ta’ kotba alternattivi, kontenut misjub u elementi performattivi. Fil-kitba u x-xogħol artistiku tiegħu, Calleja spiss jesplora kwistjonijiet relatati mal-mogħdija mit-tfulija għall-irġulija, il-politika u l-perċezzjonijiet tal-maskulinità. Fil-poeżija tiegħu jirriċikla regolarment minn kitbiet preċedenti tiegħu u jipproponihom mill-ġdid f’forom ġodda, b’interess speċjali f’formati letterarji ġodda. Kultant, Calleja jintegra wkoll ‘testi misjuba’ fix-xogħol tiegħu. Il-kotba tal-poeżija tiegħu jinkludu eki t’eki (2002), IR-RAĠEL (2010, 2012) u kull flgħaxija kif mal-għabex tnin u tmut saħħet il-jum (2014) u Iswed Assolut sensiela ta’ varjazzjonijiet poetiċi li jittrattaw il-moralità li tibqa’ spettatriċi fis-suġġett tal-migrazzjoni.

Glen mexxa u pparteċipa f’numru ta’ proġetti artistiċi interdixxiplinarji. Huwa l-kofundatur ta’ Studio Solipsis, post kulturali li fetaħ fl-2017 u fejn fih isiru avvenimenti, workshops, laqgħat u wirjiet. Studio Solipsis jservi ta’ dar kemm għan-negozju tal-legatura tal-kotba ta’ Calleja, Kotba Calleja, u għaż-żewġ organizzazzjonijiet volontarji, Fondazzjoni HELA u Inizjamed.

Glen Calleja is a Maltese artist mainly interested in poetry and the book as object. His artistic work often involves alternative book structures, found content and performative elements. In his writing and artistic work, Calleja often explores issues relating to the passage from boyhood to manhood and the politics and perceptions of masculinity. In his poetry, he regularly recycles from earlier writings, re-proposing them in new forms, exhibiting a clear interest in emerging literary formats. On occasion, Calleja also integrates ‘found texts’ in his work. His poetry books include eki t’eki (2002), IR-RAĠEL (2010, 2012) and kull flgħaxija kif mal-għabex tnin u tmut saħħet il-jum (2014) and ‘Iswed Assolut’ a series of poetic variations dealing with moral spectatorship vis-a-vis migration.

Glen has led and participated in a number of interdisciplinary artistic projects. He is the co-founder of Studio Solipsis, a cultural venue operating since 2017 where events, workshops, gatherings and exhibitions are held. Studio Solipsis is also home to Calleja’s bookbinding business, Kotba Calleja, and to two voluntary organisations Fondazzjoni HELA and Inizjamed.

Claudia Gauci hija poeta, traduttriċi, u awtriċi Maltija magħrufa għall-kollezzjonijiet ta’ poeżija tagħha Sekonda Qabel Tqum (2012), u Max-Xatt tat-Tamarisk (2022). Il-poeżija tagħha dehret f’diversi lingwi, inkluż il-Malti u l-Ingliż. Hija editjat ukoll Poetic Potatoes (2018), proġett ta’ skambju internazzjonali tal-poeżija. Gauci ttraduċiet bosta xogħlijiet, fosthom Orkubellu (2022) u Orkubellu u l-ħtif ta’ Orkidea (2024) ta’ Fabrizio Silei, kif ukoll diversi kotba tal-istampi. Bħalissa qed taħdem fuq it-tieni ġabra ta’ poeżija tagħha u proġett ta’ proża.

Claudia Gauci is a Maltese poet, translator, and author known for her poetry collections Sekonda Qabel Tqum (2012), and Max-Xatt tat-Tamarisk (2022). Her poetry is featured in multiple languages, including Maltese and English. She also edited Poetic Potatoes (2018), an international poetry exchange project. Gauci has translated numerous works, including Orkubellu (2022) and Orkubellu u l-ħtif ta’ Orkidea (2024) by Fabrizio Silei, as well as several picture books. She is currently working on her second poetry collection and a prose project.

Klara Vassallo (2003) studjat il-Malti (bl-Unuri) fl-Università ta’ Malta, fejn serviet ukoll fil-kumitat tal-istudenti tal-Għaqda tal-Malti. Hija żeffiena, kreatriċi u kittieba ta’ poeżija bil-Malti. Kultant tesperimenta bil-poeżija bilingwi. Fl-2020, Klara rebħet il-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija Doreen Micallef organizzat mill-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb. Kompliet taħdem fuq il-kitba tagħha, tittestja l-konfini tematiċi u stilistiċi u tesplora l-modi kollha kif tista’ toħloq arti minnha nfisha.

Klara Vassallo (2003) studies Maltese (Hons.) at the University of Malta, where she also served on the student committee of the Għaqda tal-Malti.  She is a dancer and creator and writes poetry in Maltese, sometimes experimenting with bilingual poetry. In 2020,  Klara won the Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest organised by the National Book Council. She continues to work on her writing, testing the thematic and stylistic confinements and exploring all the ways she can create art out of herself.

Il-vjaġġ ta’ Jesmond Sharples fil-poeżija beda b’pubblikazzjoni f’fuljett tal-knisja fi tfulitu. Ix-xogħol jesplora esperjenzi umani profondi bħall-imħabba, il-mewt, in-niket, l-innoċenza u l-vjaġġ tal-ħajja, u jħeġġeġ lill-qarrejja jimpenjaw ruħhom ma’ dawn in-narrattivi universali b’mod li jonora t-tradizzjoni filwaqt li jibqa’ rilevanti għall-kuntesti kontemporanji. Il-poeżija tiegħu tirrifletti għarfien profond tal-piżijiet eżistenzjali u l-wirt kulturali li jsawru l-eżistenza tal-bniedem.

Fil-ġabra tiegħu mill-2019, Ra, ippubblikata minn Klabb Kotba Maltin, Sharples jieħu ispirazzjoni mill-Alla tax-Xemx Eġizzjan tal-qedem, Ra, filwaqt li jirrikonoxxi l-preżenza dejjiema tal-mitoloġija fil-kuxjenza kollettiva tagħna. L-ewwel antoloġija tiegħu, Il-Qtar li Nħobb (Horizons, 2016), tqiegħed il-poeżiji f’sezzjonijiet li jirrappreżentaw ħinijiet differenti tal-ġurnata, kull waħda introdotta b’ħajku, li jirriflettu movimenti mużikali u kategorizzazzjoni xjentifika. Permezz tax-xogħol tiegħu, Sharples jenfasizza li l-passat għani u varjat tagħna bħala speċi jipprovdi għarfien siewi dwar l-identità attwali tagħna.

Jesmond Sharples’ journey into poetry began with a publication in a church pamphlet during his childhood. His work delves into profound human experiences such as love, death, grief, innocence, and life’s journey, encouraging readers to engage with these universal narratives in a way that honors tradition while remaining relevant to contemporary contexts. His poetry reflects a deep awareness of the existential burdens and cultural inheritances that shape human existence.

In his 2019 poetry collection, Ra, published by Klabb Kotba Maltin, Sharples draws inspiration from the ancient Egyptian sun deity, Ra, acknowledging the enduring presence of mythology in our collective consciousness. His first anthology, Il-Qtar li Nħobb (Horizons, 2016), arranges poems into sections representing different times of day, each introduced by a haiku, mirroring musical movements and scientific categorization. Through his work, Sharples emphasizes that our rich and varied past as a species provides valuable insights into our current identity.

Imwieled Ħ’Attard fl-1971, Louis Briffa beda jikteb il-poeżija ta’ disa’ snin bħala mezz sabiex ileħħen il-mewġ emozzjonali tal-ħajja. L-ewwel ġabra ta’ poeżiji tiegħu, Bil-Varloppa (2006), inkludiet poeżiji miktuba bejn l-1985 u l-2005, u tuża metafori relatati mas-sengħa biex tenfasizza n-natura metikoluża tal-proċess poetiku tiegħu. Figuri bħal Oliver Friggieri faħħruh bħala “poeta tal-imħabba.”

Lil hinn mill-kitba tiegħu, Briffa serva bħala editur letterarju tal-gazzetta “KullĦadd” u bħala president tal-Għaqda Letterarja Maltija bejn l-2007 u l-2008. Il-pubblikazzjonijiet sussegwenti tiegħu jinkludu edizzjoni bilingwi bi traduzzjonijiet ta’ Rose Marie Caruana, u Bil-Boqxiex (2018), li tiġbor poeżiji mill-2006 sal-2017. Il-kontribuzzjonijiet ta’ Briffa ġew rikonoxxuti b’diversi premjijiet, fosthom il-Premju Letterarju Patri Marjanu Vella u l-Premju Ġieħ Ġużè Aquilina.

Born in Attard, Malta, in 1971, Louis Briffa began writing poetry at the age of nine, viewing it as a fundamental means to express life’s emotional currents. His debut collection, Bil-Varloppa (2006), encompasses poems written between 1985 and 2005, and employs metaphors related to craftsmanship to highlight the meticulous nature of his poetic process. Esteemed figures like Oliver Friggieri have lauded him as a “poet of love.” 

Briffa served as the literary editor for the weekly newspaper “KullĦadd” from 1994 to 1998 and served as president of the Għaqda Letterarja Maltija between 2007 and 2008. His subsequent publications include a bilingual edition with translations by Rose Marie Caruana, and Bil-Boqxiex (2018), which compiles poems from 2006 to 2017. Briffa’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Premju Letterarju Patri Marjanu Vella and the Premju Ġieħ Ġużè Aquilina.

Ritianne Frendo hija poeta Maltija magħrufa l-aktar għall-kontributi tagħha fil-letteratura Maltija kontemporanja. Ingħatat it-tieni premju fil-Konkors Nazzjonali tal-Poeżija Doreen Micallef 2021 għall-poeżija tagħha “Mas-Sikta tal-Ħarifa.” Fl-2019 ngħatat it-tielet premju fl-istess konkors bil-poeżija tagħha “Preludju mħarbat.” Ix-xogħol ta’ Frendo huwa ċċelebrat għall-vuċi awtentika u l-espressjoni immaġinattiva tiegħu, li jirrifletti l-vitalità tal-poeżija moderna Maltija. Ilha mill0-2024 isservi bħala l-President tal-Għaqda Qarrejja tal-Provi tal-Malti.

Ritianne Frendo is a Maltese poet recognized for her contributions to contemporary Maltese literature. She was awarded second prize in the 2021 Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest for her poem “Mas-Sikta tal-Ħarifa.” Previously, in 2019, she secured third prize in the same contest with her poem “Preludju mħarbat.” Frendo’s work is celebrated for its authentic voice and imaginative expression, reflecting the vitality of modern Maltese poetry. Since 2024 she serves as the President of the Għaqda Qarrejja tal-Provi tal-Malti.

Imwieled Ħ’Attard fl-1971, Louis Briffa beda jikteb il-poeżija ta’ disa’ snin bħala mezz sabiex ileħħen il-mewġ emozzjonali tal-ħajja. L-ewwel ġabra ta’ poeżiji tiegħu, Bil-Varloppa (2006), inkludiet poeżiji miktuba bejn l-1985 u l-2005, u tuża metafori relatati mas-sengħa biex tenfasizza n-natura metikoluża tal-proċess poetiku tiegħu. Figuri bħal Oliver Friggieri faħħruh bħala “poeta tal-imħabba.”

Lil hinn mill-kitba tiegħu, Briffa serva bħala editur letterarju tal-gazzetta “KullĦadd” u bħala president tal-Għaqda Letterarja Maltija bejn l-2007 u l-2008. Il-pubblikazzjonijiet sussegwenti tiegħu jinkludu edizzjoni bilingwi bi traduzzjonijiet ta’ Rose Marie Caruana, u Bil-Boqxiex (2018), li tiġbor poeżiji mill-2006 sal-2017. Il-kontribuzzjonijiet ta’ Briffa ġew rikonoxxuti b’diversi premjijiet, fosthom il-Premju Letterarju Patri Marjanu Vella u l-Premju Ġieħ Ġużè Aquilina.

Born in Attard, Malta, in 1971, Louis Briffa began writing poetry at the age of nine, viewing it as a fundamental means to express life’s emotional currents. His debut collection, Bil-Varloppa (2006), encompasses poems written between 1985 and 2005, and employs metaphors related to craftsmanship to highlight the meticulous nature of his poetic process. Esteemed figures like Oliver Friggieri have lauded him as a “poet of love.” 

Briffa served as the literary editor for the weekly newspaper “KullĦadd” from 1994 to 1998 and served as president of the Għaqda Letterarja Maltija between 2007 and 2008. His subsequent publications include a bilingual edition with translations by Rose Marie Caruana, and Bil-Boqxiex (2018), which compiles poems from 2006 to 2017. Briffa’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Premju Letterarju Patri Marjanu Vella and the Premju Ġieħ Ġużè Aquilina.

Nadia Mifsud, imwielda Bormla, Malta, fl-1976, hija poeta, rumanziera u traduttriċi li ilha tgħix Franza mill-1998. Il-vjaġġ letterarju tagħha beda bil-poeżija, li wassal għall-pubblikazzjoni tal-ewwel ġabra tagħha, żugraga, fl-2009. Warajha ġie l-ktieb Kantuniera ’l Bogħod fl-2015, li jħares lejn temi bħad-distanza u ċ-ċaqliq tal-perspettiva. Fl-2021 ippubblikat Varjazzjonijiet tas-Skiet, u kompliet issaħħaħ ir-reputazzjoni tagħha fix-xena letterarja Maltija. Il-poeżija tagħha ħafna drabi tesplora l-intriċċi tal-mara u l-esperjenza personali, artikolati b’elokwenza u onestà vixxerali.

Mifsud espandiet ir-repertorju letterarju tagħha bil-pubblikazzjoni tar-rumanz, Ir-rota daret dawra (kważi) sħiħa, fl-2017 u l-ġabra ta’ novelli bit-titlu Żifna f’Xifer Irdum fl-2021. Ix-xogħlijiet tagħha ntlaqgħu tajjeb mill-kritiċi, anki wara li rebħet il-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb fl-2016 u l-2022 bil-ktieb Kantuniera ’l Bogħod u Varjazzjonijiet tas-Skiet, rispettivament. Lil hinn mill-kitba oriġinali tagħha, Mifsud kienet il-koordinatriċi tal-workshop tat-traduzzjoni fil-Festival Mediterranju tal-Letteratura ta’ Malta, li jrawwem skambji letterarji interkulturali.

Nadia Mifsud, born in Bormla, Malta, in 1976, is a poet, novelist, and translator who has resided in France since 1998. Her literary journey began with poetry, leading to the publication of her debut collection, żugraga (“Spinning Top”), in 2009. This was followed by Kantuniera ‘l Bogħod (” Just Around the Corner”) in 2015, which delves into themes of distance and perspective shifts. In 2021, she released Varjazzjonijiet tas-Skiet (“Variations of Silence”), further cementing her reputation in the Maltese literary scene. Her poetry often explores the intricacies of womanhood and personal experience, articulated with eloquence and visceral honesty.

Expanding her repertoire into prose, Mifsud published her first novel, Ir-rota daret dawra (kważi) sħiħa (“The Wheel Turned an (Almost) Full Circle”), in 2017. This was followed by a collection of short stories titled Żifna f’xifer irdum (“A Dance on the Edge of a Cliff”) in 2021. Her works have garnered critical acclaim, with Kantuniera ‘l Bogħod winning the National Book Prize for Poetry in 2016, and Varjazzjonijiet tas-Skiet receiving the same prize in 2022. Beyond her original writing, Mifsud has been the coordinator of the translation workshop at the annual Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival, fostering cross-cultural literary exchanges.