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National Book Prize and Terramaxka 2019 – the longlist

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24th April, 2019
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Submissions for the National Book Prize and Terramaxka Prize 2019 for books published in 2018 have been examined by the board of adjudication and placed in their respective categories. This is the first step in the process of adjudication. In the coming months, members of the board will be reading the submissions in order to select the titles for the National Book Prize and Terramaxka shortlist. The shortlist will be published on the Council’s website and will also appear in local newspapers.

The winners of the Terramaxka Prize will be announced during the awards ceremony, which will take place during the official opening of the Malta Book Festival on 5 November 2019. The winners of the National Book Prize will be announced later in December at an awards ceremony held at Auberge de Castille under the patronage of the Prime Minister. The complete list of submissions is shown hereunder.

 

National Book Prize 2019: books published in 2018

Novels in Maltese and English

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
CastilloClare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Storja Twila [Fil-Qosor]Alex MizziKlabb Kotba Maltin
Jien Waqaft Nemmen f'Alla Nicholas AttardKlabb Kotba Maltin
Aħmed: L-Ilsir Li Jsir Eroj George A. Said-ZammitKlabb Kotba Maltin
We BelongMariella Pisani BenciniKite Group
Marija: Is-Soċjetà tal-Miżerja (1), L-Għejbien ta' Clotilde (2), Il-Ħaqq (3)Charles B. SpiteriBDL Publishing
ĠużiMonica GattBDL Publishing
Pupa tal-PorċellanaSharon CallejaBDL Publishing
Pietru: Il-Ħalliel tal-BirguCharles Micallef St JohnBDL Publishing
Żaru l-BżaruElio LombardiBDL Publishing
The Reluctant HealerLou DrofenikHorizons
FrascatiTherese VellaHorizons
L-Ewwel PreżenzaMichael CiniHorizons
Kulħadd Barra FajżaJohn P. PortelliHorizons
Meta Traxxax ix-XitaLina BrockdorffHorizons
Ladarba Dar ir-RiħLina BrockdorffHorizons

 

Short stories in Maltese and English

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
365Trevor ZahraMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Id-Dar ta' Delina: U Stejjer Oħra mill-Pjazza Joseph M. GrechKlabb Kotba Maltin
Fuq Widnejn Torox: U Stejjer Żbukkati Oħra Rita SalibaKlabb Kotba Maltin
Il-Fiera tal-Fuħħar: U Stejjer OħraJoe FriggieriKite Group
ĦjutRita SalibaHorizons
Ix-Xalpa Turkwas: StejjerCarmel ContiHorizons
Inkontri ta' KuljumJohn P. PortelliHorizons
Minn Żmien l-GħerienLina BrockdorffHorizons

 

Poetry in Maltese and English

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
My Latest Poems Carmel MalliaSelf-published
Madwar Ħajti: Poeżiji 2015-2017 Jonathan BalzanSelf-published
Bil-boqxiex Louis BriffaSelf-published
Framed Maria Grech GanadoMerlin Publishers Ltd.
il barra mill-prIŻMI: il-ħruġ (It-2 ni ed.) Raymond C. GrechSelf-published
Pranzu Statali: Meta Valletta Eighteen Qajmet il-Mejtin Joseph W. PsailaSelf-published
Poeżiji John J. CremonaKlabb Kotba Maltin
Walking in CirclesGiulia PrivitelliKite Group
Of Flesh and Blood: The Figurative Art of Raymond Agius, The Poetry of Walid NabhanRaymond Agius, Walid NabhanKite Group
Fittixni fl-Ilma ĠieriĠorġ BorgHorizons
PS: Il-Muża MħalltaVictor FenechHorizons

 

Drama in Maltese and English

(no entries)

 

Literary Non-fiction

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
A Seat at the Table: The Coming of Age of the LGBTIQ Movement in Malta Simon BartoloSelf-published
#Forty: Be the Change Jonathan ShawMidsea Books Ltd.
Chambers of Memory: Roaming the Mansions of MnemosyneRichard EnglandKite Group
No Man's Land: People, Place & PollutionMarie Briguglio, Steve BonelloKite Group

 

Translation

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Jiena MalalaGodwin EllulFaraxa Publishing
Passjoni SempliċiToni AquilinaFaraxa Publishing
AntigonaToni AquilinaFaraxa Publishing
Il-MetamorfosiEmmanuel CutajarFaraxa Publishing
Mewt Ġo VenezjaAlfred PalmaHorizons

 

General Research

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Siġar Maltin: Tagħrif, Tnissil, Ħarsien, Għajdut Alfred E. BaldacchinoKlabb Kotba Maltin
Il-Maltin: Għemilhom, Drawwiethom, Ġrajjiethom It-Tieni Volum Steve BorgKlabb Kotba Maltin
The Peerage & Knightage in Malta Charles G. GauciMidsea Books Ltd.
Parallel Existences: The Notarial Archives – A Photographer's InspirationAlex Attard; Joan Abela, Emanuel Buttigieg (eds.)Kite Group
The Apostolato of the Order of St John at the Cathedral of MaltaĠwann AzzopardiMdina Cathedral Chapter
A History of GħarbCharles CiniSalesians of Don Bosco (Malta)
Il-Laqmijiet Karkariżi fil-Kultura Maltija: DizzjunarjuCharles BriffaKunsill Lokali Birkirkara
An Encyclopedia of Artists with a Malta ConnectionAntonio Espinoza Rodriguez, Albert GanadoFondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti
Inħaddem il-Malti Tajjeb: Manwal Prattiku tal-GrammatikaKarl Scicluna, Saviour Sam Agius, Chris GiordanoBDL Publishing
Bizarre Malta: Mysterious, Quirky, WonderfulFiona Vella, Oliver GattBDL Publishing
Misunderstanding the Constitution: How the Maltese Judiciary Undermines Human RightsGiovanni BonelloBDL Publishing
Goal: The Official Encyclopedia of the Malta Football AssociationCarmel BaldacchinoHorizons
Il-Ġrajja wara l-Kelma: Infittxu l-Imgħoddi u l-PreżentCharles BriffaHorizons
Fl-Arena ta' Moħħu: Victor Fenech – Esperimenti Stilistiċi u Protesta SoċjaliCharles BriffaHorizons

 

Biographical and Historiographic Research

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // 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 VellaHeritage Malta Publishing, Malta Libraries
The Schranz Family of Artists: A Journey of Rediscovery Godwin VellaHeritage Malta Publishing
Żebbuġ of Gozo: Its People, Inscriptions and History Nicky SalibaKunsill Lokali Iż-Żebbuġ, Għawdex
Me and My Mentors Peter CalamattaPeter Calamatta
Marco Largi ovvero Carlo Magri: Drammaturgo Maltese (1617-1693) – Vita e Opere Mario PaceMidsea Books Ltd.
Assedju: Ġrajja ta' Qlubija 1565 Vincent ZammitKlabb Kotba Maltin
Fortress Colony: The Final Act 1945-1964; Vol. 4 1961-1964Joseph M. PirottaMidsea Books Ltd.
Francesco Azopardi (1748-1809): Maltese Classical Composer and TheoristDion BuhagiarFaraxa Publishing
The Official Colours of Malta: Recording Malta in WWIICaroline MiggianiKite Group
Giuseppe (De)Brincat: A Gozitan Wine Merchant (1890s-1930)Michael RefaloKite Group
Trevelyan and Fedden: Encounters with Malta and GozoLawrence PaviaFondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti
Adeodata Pisani: A Mystic in MdinaMaria Adeodata (Catherine) Testaferrata de NotoSt Peter's Monastery
Maurice Caruana Curran: Guardian of Heritage and JusticeAnn Gingell LittlejohnBDL Publishing
The Wignacourt Psalter: A Medieval Carthusian Treasure in MaltaMartina Caruana, Burkard WehnerBDL Publishing
Maltese Tokens: A CollectionTony Stivala, Jeanette E. Stivala née McLartyHorizons
Public Women: Prostitute Entrepreneurs in Valletta, 1630-1798Christine MuscatBDL Publishing

 

Terramaxka 2019: books published in 2018

Original works: books for children (ages 0-7)

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Ir-Rigal Dunstan HamiltonBe Smart Online
Il-Ħanut tal-Ħelu Li Mar Dawra Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Ġanni Jżur Pariġi Sherise ZammitMerlin Publishers Ltd.
X'ġurnata Hi? Marisa Ben Hadj KhalifaMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Orsini Jgħoddu u Jiċċaqilqu (Mid-Dinja tal-Orsini) Ruth FrendoPro.Motion Ltd.
Kull Orsinu Hu Speċjali (Mid-Dinja tal-Orsini) Ruth FrendoPro.Motion Ltd.
Naqraw ma' Reno u Sara Ed. Riveduta Charles CashaAVC Publications
Naqraw ma' Marjo u Liża Ed. Riveduta Charles CashaAVC Publications
Mill-Ġabra ta' Ward: L-Ewwel Ktieb ta' Stejjer u Poeżiji għat-Tfal Terence PortelliKlabb Kotba Maltin
Il-Ktieb tal-FantasijaDoris SchembriFaraxa Publishing
Bedtime Life Lessons for New SuperheroesSabrina MulliganFaraxa Publishing
The Pin and the TinFlorina SilvioFaraxa Publishing
Frollu Jagħmel Ħabib ĠdidSaviour Sam AgiusBDL Publishing
Frollu JsieferSaviour Sam AgiusBDL Publishing
Frollu Jgħin fid-DarSaviour Sam AgiusBDL Publishing
Frollu Jsib KartieraSaviour Sam AgiusBDL Publishing
Il-Praspar ta' Sika: Sika Tilgħab NoliUrsola BorgBDL Publishing
Il-Praspar ta' Sika: Sika f'Xatt il-BaħarUrsola BorgBDL Publishing
Ħlejjaq tal-BaħarStephen SaidBDL Publishing
Ding Dong! Min Ġie?Miriam SchembriBDL Publishing
Feliċ Jitgħallem mill-ĠgantiMelanie CaruanaBDL Publishing
Gabriel Irid MislutaRita SalibaHorizons
It-Tikek ta' GabrijelRita SalibaHorizons
Gabrijel u l-Flokk tar-RokitRita SalibaHorizons

 

Original works: books for children (ages 8-12)

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Il-Misteru tal-Arloġġ It-2 ni parti Clare Azzopardi, Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Avventura Abbord! Antoinette BorgMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Fil-Klinika tal-AnnimaliClare Azzopardi, Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Mill-Istorja tal-Futbol Malti Mark CamilleriMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Alfons u s-Seħer ta' Narwal Antoinette BorgMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Tikka Poeżija għat-Tielet u r-Raba' Sena Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Għand Rebus Totall (Is-Sħaħar ta' Petut 1) Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Irvin Vella Investigatur Virtwali: Il-Każ tal-Gżejjer tat-TeżorJohn A. BonelloMerlin Publishers Ltd.
It-Tfal tal-Għoġol tad-Deheb Ruth FrendoPro.Motion Ltd.
Naqraw ma' Mark u Tanja Ed. Riveduta Charles CashaAVC Publications
Ix-Xewqa ta' Luke Diane Farrugia, Stephen LugheremoAssoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care
Kemm Nixtieq Li Kelli l-Ġwienaħ (poeżji) Charles CashaKlabb Kotba Maltin
Mill-Ġabra ta' Ward: It-Tieni Ktieb ta' Stejjer u Poeżiji għat-Tfal Terence PortelliKlabb Kotba Maltin
Il-Komponiment tal-MaltiSandra Hili VassalloAssoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care
Xorti Tajba Għal OrsuDaniela DemicoliAssoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care
Selina t-Tifla l-VampiraRita GrechBDL Publishing
Selina fid-Dinja tal-MaġijaRita GrechBDL Publishing
Lorella u l-Ġenju Li ma Kienx Jaf JaqraRita SalibaBDL Publishing
InvenzjonijietStephen SaidBDL Publishing
Il-Ġisem tal-BniedemStephen SaidBDL Publishing
Ħrejjef minn EsopuVictor FenechHorizons

 

Original works: books for adolescents (ages 13-16)

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Amina Antoinette BorgMerlin Publishers Ltd.
ĠiskuJoseph FerriggiHorizons
Ritratt Bla ĦsiebLorraine GaleaHorizons

 

Books translated into Maltese (ages 0-7)

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Lupu Lupettu Jrid Isir Supereroj Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Lupu Lupettu Ma Jħobbx Jaqra Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Lupu Lupettu Mitluf fl-Istilel Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Lupettin Jħobb lill-Papà Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Lupettin Jħobb lill-Mamà Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Lupu Lupettu Mdejjaq Jew FerħanClare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Ġojjel: Id-Dragun Li Jonfoħ l-Ilma Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Xmun r-Rakun Jagħmilha tal-Investigatur Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Paskal u t-Tellieqa għall-Bajd tal-Għid Clare AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Id-Dinosawri: Niskopri, Nilgħab u Nifhem Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Ispazju: Niskopri, Nilgħab u Nifhem Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Annimali tar-Razzett Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Annimali tas-Savana Rachel PortelliMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Żgorg, Ħabib mid-Dinja Oħra: Finali Spazjali Noel TantiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Żgorg, Ħabib mid-Dinja Oħra: Pilota Perkażu Noel TantiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Album tal-Ewwel Sena TiegħiSherise ZammitMerlin Publishers Ltd.

 

Books translated into Maltese (ages 8-12)

Titlu tal-ktieb // Title of bookAwtur/Editur // Author/EditorPubblikatur // Publisher
Il-Kapt'n Sharky u l-Mostru tal-Baħar Kit AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Il-Kapt'n Sharky u l-Misteru tal-Gżira tat-Teżor Kit AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Vanċilot u d-Dragun tan-Nar Kit AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Vanċilot u l-Kavalier l-IswedKit AzzopardiMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Missjoni: Insalvaw il-Pjaneta l-Blu Dwayne EllulMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Il-Ħbieb tal-Annimali: Taqsima Investigattiva: Il-Kelb Ifittex Lil Sidu Mark VellaMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Il-Ħbieb tal-Annimali: Taqsima Investigattiva: Sparixxew il-Qtates Mark VellaMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Il-PIrati: It-Teżor ta' Morgan il-Pirata Mark VellaMerlin Publishers Ltd.
Il-PIrati: Is-Serqatad-Djamant Mark VellaMerlin Publishers Ltd.
L-Istorja ta' FerdinanadoVictor FenechHorizons

 

Books translated into Maltese (ages 13-16)

(no entries)

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