Is-sottomissjonijiet għall-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb u l-Premju Terramaxka 2019 għal kotba ppubblikati fl-2018 ġew eżaminati mill-bord tal-aġġudikazzjoni u mpoġġija fil-kategoriji rispettivi tagħhom. Dan huwa l-ewwel pass fil-proċess ta’ aġġudikazzjoni. Fix-xhur li ġejjin, membri tal-bord se jkunu qed jaqraw il-kotba sabiex jagħżlu numru minnhom bħala l-finalisti tal-Premju Nazzjonali u l-Premju Terramaxka. Il-lista tal-finalisti tkun imxandra kemm fuq is-siti elettroniċi tal-Kunsill, kif ukoll f’għadd ta’ gazzetti lokali.
Ir-rebbieħa tal-Premju Terramaxka jitħabbru fil-5 ta’ Novembru fiċ-ċerimonja ta’ premjazzjoni waqt il-ftuħ uffiċjali tal-Festival Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb 2019. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb jitħabbru iktar tard f’Diċembru fiċ-ċerimonja ta’ premjazzjoni fil-Berġa ta’ Kastilja taħt il-patroċinju tal-Prim Ministru. Il-lista twila tas-sottomissjonijiet fil-kategoriji tagħhom tinstab hawn taħt.
Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb 2019: kotba ppubblikati fl-2018
Rumanzi bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Castillo | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Storja Twila [Fil-Qosor] | Alex Mizzi | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Jien Waqaft Nemmen f'Alla | Nicholas Attard | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Aħmed: L-Ilsir Li Jsir Eroj | George A. Said-Zammit | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| We Belong | Mariella Pisani Bencini | Kite Group |
| Marija: Is-Soċjetà tal-Miżerja (1), L-Għejbien ta' Clotilde (2), Il-Ħaqq (3) | Charles B. Spiteri | BDL Publishing |
| Ġużi | Monica Gatt | BDL Publishing |
| Pupa tal-Porċellana | Sharon Calleja | BDL Publishing |
| Pietru: Il-Ħalliel tal-Birgu | Charles Micallef St John | BDL Publishing |
| Żaru l-Bżaru | Elio Lombardi | BDL Publishing |
| The Reluctant Healer | Lou Drofenik | Horizons |
| Frascati | Therese Vella | Horizons |
| L-Ewwel Preżenza | Michael Cini | Horizons |
| Kulħadd Barra Fajża | John P. Portelli | Horizons |
| Meta Traxxax ix-Xita | Lina Brockdorff | Horizons |
| Ladarba Dar ir-Riħ | Lina Brockdorff | Horizons |
Novelli bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | Trevor Zahra | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Id-Dar ta' Delina: U Stejjer Oħra mill-Pjazza | Joseph M. Grech | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Fuq Widnejn Torox: U Stejjer Żbukkati Oħra | Rita Saliba | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Il-Fiera tal-Fuħħar: U Stejjer Oħra | Joe Friggieri | Kite Group |
| Ħjut | Rita Saliba | Horizons |
| Ix-Xalpa Turkwas: Stejjer | Carmel Conti | Horizons |
| Inkontri ta' Kuljum | John P. Portelli | Horizons |
| Minn Żmien l-Għerien | Lina Brockdorff | Horizons |
Poeżija bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| My Latest Poems | Carmel Mallia | Self-published |
| Madwar Ħajti: Poeżiji 2015-2017 | Jonathan Balzan | Self-published |
| Bil-boqxiex | Louis Briffa | Self-published |
| Framed | Maria Grech Ganado | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| il barra mill-prIŻMI: il-ħruġ (It-2 ni ed.) | Raymond C. Grech | Self-published |
| Pranzu Statali: Meta Valletta Eighteen Qajmet il-Mejtin | Joseph W. Psaila | Self-published |
| Poeżiji | John J. Cremona | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Walking in Circles | Giulia Privitelli | Kite Group |
| Of Flesh and Blood: The Figurative Art of Raymond Agius, The Poetry of Walid Nabhan | Raymond Agius, Walid Nabhan | Kite Group |
| Fittixni fl-Ilma Ġieri | Ġorġ Borg | Horizons |
| PS: Il-Muża Mħallta | Victor Fenech | Horizons |
Drama bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż
(ma kienx hemm sottomissjonijiet)
Letteratura Mhux Fittizja
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| A Seat at the Table: The Coming of Age of the LGBTIQ Movement in Malta | Simon Bartolo | Self-published |
| #Forty: Be the Change | Jonathan Shaw | Midsea Books Ltd. |
| Chambers of Memory: Roaming the Mansions of Mnemosyne | Richard England | Kite Group |
| No Man's Land: People, Place & Pollution | Marie Briguglio, Steve Bonello | Kite Group |
Traduzzjoni
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Jiena Malala | Godwin Ellul | Faraxa Publishing |
| Passjoni Sempliċi | Toni Aquilina | Faraxa Publishing |
| Antigona | Toni Aquilina | Faraxa Publishing |
| Il-Metamorfosi | Emmanuel Cutajar | Faraxa Publishing |
| Mewt Ġo Venezja | Alfred Palma | Horizons |
Riċerka ta’ Natura Ġenerali
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Siġar Maltin: Tagħrif, Tnissil, Ħarsien, Għajdut | Alfred E. Baldacchino | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Il-Maltin: Għemilhom, Drawwiethom, Ġrajjiethom It-Tieni Volum | Steve Borg | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| The Peerage & Knightage in Malta | Charles G. Gauci | Midsea Books Ltd. |
| Parallel Existences: The Notarial Archives – A Photographer's Inspiration | Alex Attard; Joan Abela, Emanuel Buttigieg (eds.) | Kite Group |
| The Apostolato of the Order of St John at the Cathedral of Malta | Ġwann Azzopardi | Mdina Cathedral Chapter |
| A History of Għarb | Charles Cini | Salesians of Don Bosco (Malta) |
| Il-Laqmijiet Karkariżi fil-Kultura Maltija: Dizzjunarju | Charles Briffa | Kunsill Lokali Birkirkara |
| An Encyclopedia of Artists with a Malta Connection | Antonio Espinoza Rodriguez, Albert Ganado | Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti |
| Inħaddem il-Malti Tajjeb: Manwal Prattiku tal-Grammatika | Karl Scicluna, Saviour Sam Agius, Chris Giordano | BDL Publishing |
| Bizarre Malta: Mysterious, Quirky, Wonderful | Fiona Vella, Oliver Gatt | BDL Publishing |
| Misunderstanding the Constitution: How the Maltese Judiciary Undermines Human Rights | Giovanni Bonello | BDL Publishing |
| Goal: The Official Encyclopedia of the Malta Football Association | Carmel Baldacchino | Horizons |
| Il-Ġrajja wara l-Kelma: Infittxu l-Imgħoddi u l-Preżent | Charles Briffa | Horizons |
| Fl-Arena ta' Moħħu: Victor Fenech – Esperimenti Stilistiċi u Protesta Soċjali | Charles Briffa | Horizons |
Riċerka Bijografika u Storjografika
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| "Jien s'hawn nista'“ Martinu Luteru: Riforma jew riforma? | Salvinu Caruana | Provinċja Agostinjana Malta |
| Humillima Civitas Valletta: From Mount Xebb-er-ras to European Capital of Culture | Godwin Vella | Heritage Malta Publishing, Malta Libraries |
| The Schranz Family of Artists: A Journey of Rediscovery | Godwin Vella | Heritage Malta Publishing |
| Żebbuġ of Gozo: Its People, Inscriptions and History | Nicky Saliba | Kunsill Lokali Iż-Żebbuġ, Għawdex |
| Me and My Mentors | Peter Calamatta | Peter Calamatta |
| Marco Largi ovvero Carlo Magri: Drammaturgo Maltese (1617-1693) – Vita e Opere | Mario Pace | Midsea Books Ltd. |
| Assedju: Ġrajja ta' Qlubija 1565 | Vincent Zammit | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Fortress Colony: The Final Act 1945-1964; Vol. 4 1961-1964 | Joseph M. Pirotta | Midsea Books Ltd. |
| Francesco Azopardi (1748-1809): Maltese Classical Composer and Theorist | Dion Buhagiar | Faraxa Publishing |
| The Official Colours of Malta: Recording Malta in WWII | Caroline Miggiani | Kite Group |
| Giuseppe (De)Brincat: A Gozitan Wine Merchant (1890s-1930) | Michael Refalo | Kite Group |
| Trevelyan and Fedden: Encounters with Malta and Gozo | Lawrence Pavia | Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti |
| Adeodata Pisani: A Mystic in Mdina | Maria Adeodata (Catherine) Testaferrata de Noto | St Peter's Monastery |
| Maurice Caruana Curran: Guardian of Heritage and Justice | Ann Gingell Littlejohn | BDL Publishing |
| The Wignacourt Psalter: A Medieval Carthusian Treasure in Malta | Martina Caruana, Burkard Wehner | BDL Publishing |
| Maltese Tokens: A Collection | Tony Stivala, Jeanette E. Stivala née McLarty | Horizons |
| Public Women: Prostitute Entrepreneurs in Valletta, 1630-1798 | Christine Muscat | BDL Publishing |
Premju Terramaxka 2019: kotba ppubblikati fl-2018
Xogħlijiet Oriġinali: Kotba għat-Tfal (Etajiet 0-7)
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Ir-Rigal | Dunstan Hamilton | Be Smart Online |
| Il-Ħanut tal-Ħelu Li Mar Dawra | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Ġanni Jżur Pariġi | Sherise Zammit | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| X'ġurnata Hi? | Marisa Ben Hadj Khalifa | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Orsini Jgħoddu u Jiċċaqilqu (Mid-Dinja tal-Orsini) | Ruth Frendo | Pro.Motion Ltd. |
| Kull Orsinu Hu Speċjali (Mid-Dinja tal-Orsini) | Ruth Frendo | Pro.Motion Ltd. |
| Naqraw ma' Reno u Sara Ed. Riveduta | Charles Casha | AVC Publications |
| Naqraw ma' Marjo u Liża Ed. Riveduta | Charles Casha | AVC Publications |
| Mill-Ġabra ta' Ward: L-Ewwel Ktieb ta' Stejjer u Poeżiji għat-Tfal | Terence Portelli | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Il-Ktieb tal-Fantasija | Doris Schembri | Faraxa Publishing |
| Bedtime Life Lessons for New Superheroes | Sabrina Mulligan | Faraxa Publishing |
| The Pin and the Tin | Florina Silvio | Faraxa Publishing |
| Frollu Jagħmel Ħabib Ġdid | Saviour Sam Agius | BDL Publishing |
| Frollu Jsiefer | Saviour Sam Agius | BDL Publishing |
| Frollu Jgħin fid-Dar | Saviour Sam Agius | BDL Publishing |
| Frollu Jsib Kartiera | Saviour Sam Agius | BDL Publishing |
| Il-Praspar ta' Sika: Sika Tilgħab Noli | Ursola Borg | BDL Publishing |
| Il-Praspar ta' Sika: Sika f'Xatt il-Baħar | Ursola Borg | BDL Publishing |
| Ħlejjaq tal-Baħar | Stephen Said | BDL Publishing |
| Ding Dong! Min Ġie? | Miriam Schembri | BDL Publishing |
| Feliċ Jitgħallem mill-Ġganti | Melanie Caruana | BDL Publishing |
| Gabriel Irid Misluta | Rita Saliba | Horizons |
| It-Tikek ta' Gabrijel | Rita Saliba | Horizons |
| Gabrijel u l-Flokk tar-Rokit | Rita Saliba | Horizons |
Xogħlijiet Oriġinali: Kotba għat-Tfal (Etajiet 8-12)
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Il-Misteru tal-Arloġġ It-2 ni parti | Clare Azzopardi, Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Avventura Abbord! | Antoinette Borg | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Fil-Klinika tal-Annimali | Clare Azzopardi, Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Mill-Istorja tal-Futbol Malti | Mark Camilleri | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Alfons u s-Seħer ta' Narwal | Antoinette Borg | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Tikka Poeżija għat-Tielet u r-Raba' Sena | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Għand Rebus Totall (Is-Sħaħar ta' Petut 1) | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Irvin Vella Investigatur Virtwali: Il-Każ tal-Gżejjer tat-Teżor | John A. Bonello | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| It-Tfal tal-Għoġol tad-Deheb | Ruth Frendo | Pro.Motion Ltd. |
| Naqraw ma' Mark u Tanja Ed. Riveduta | Charles Casha | AVC Publications |
| Ix-Xewqa ta' Luke | Diane Farrugia, Stephen Lugheremo | Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care |
| Kemm Nixtieq Li Kelli l-Ġwienaħ (poeżji) | Charles Casha | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Mill-Ġabra ta' Ward: It-Tieni Ktieb ta' Stejjer u Poeżiji għat-Tfal | Terence Portelli | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| Il-Komponiment tal-Malti | Sandra Hili Vassallo | Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care |
| Xorti Tajba Għal Orsu | Daniela Demicoli | Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care |
| Selina t-Tifla l-Vampira | Rita Grech | BDL Publishing |
| Selina fid-Dinja tal-Maġija | Rita Grech | BDL Publishing |
| Lorella u l-Ġenju Li ma Kienx Jaf Jaqra | Rita Saliba | BDL Publishing |
| Invenzjonijiet | Stephen Said | BDL Publishing |
| Il-Ġisem tal-Bniedem | Stephen Said | BDL Publishing |
| Ħrejjef minn Esopu | Victor Fenech | Horizons |
Xogħlijiet Oriġinali: Kotba Għall-Adolexxenti (Etajiet 13-16)
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Amina | Antoinette Borg | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Ġisku | Joseph Ferriggi | Horizons |
| Ritratt Bla Ħsieb | Lorraine Galea | Horizons |
Kotba Maqlubin Għall-Malti (Etajiet 0-7)
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Lupu Lupettu Jrid Isir Supereroj | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Lupu Lupettu Ma Jħobbx Jaqra | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Lupu Lupettu Mitluf fl-Istilel | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Lupettin Jħobb lill-Papà | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Lupettin Jħobb lill-Mamà | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Lupu Lupettu Mdejjaq Jew Ferħan | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Ġojjel: Id-Dragun Li Jonfoħ l-Ilma | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Xmun r-Rakun Jagħmilha tal-Investigatur | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Paskal u t-Tellieqa għall-Bajd tal-Għid | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Id-Dinosawri: Niskopri, Nilgħab u Nifhem | Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Ispazju: Niskopri, Nilgħab u Nifhem | Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Annimali tar-Razzett | Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Annimali tas-Savana | Rachel Portelli | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Żgorg, Ħabib mid-Dinja Oħra: Finali Spazjali | Noel Tanti | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Żgorg, Ħabib mid-Dinja Oħra: Pilota Perkażu | Noel Tanti | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Album tal-Ewwel Sena Tiegħi | Sherise Zammit | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
Kotba Maqlubin Għall-Malti (Etajiet 8-12)
| Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of book | Awtur/Editur // Author/Editor | Pubblikatur // Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Il-Kapt'n Sharky u l-Mostru tal-Baħar | Kit Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Il-Kapt'n Sharky u l-Misteru tal-Gżira tat-Teżor | Kit Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Vanċilot u d-Dragun tan-Nar | Kit Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Vanċilot u l-Kavalier l-Iswed | Kit Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Missjoni: Insalvaw il-Pjaneta l-Blu | Dwayne Ellul | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Il-Ħbieb tal-Annimali: Taqsima Investigattiva: Il-Kelb Ifittex Lil Sidu | Mark Vella | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Il-Ħbieb tal-Annimali: Taqsima Investigattiva: Sparixxew il-Qtates | Mark Vella | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Il-PIrati: It-Teżor ta' Morgan il-Pirata | Mark Vella | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| Il-PIrati: Is-Serqatad-Djamant | Mark Vella | Merlin Publishers Ltd. |
| L-Istorja ta' Ferdinanado | Victor Fenech | Horizons |
Kotba Maqlubin Għall-Malti (Etajiet 13-16)
(ma kienx hemm sottomissjonijiet)
