National Novel Award

It is convened by the Ministry of Cultures,[1] and originally sponsored by Grupo Santillana, through the Alfaguara publishing house.

It was established in 1998 to promote the dissemination of Bolivian literature in the novel genre and better awareness of its authors.

A jury composed of prominent members of the Bolivian and international literary and cultural world selects the winner.

In practice, it replaced the Erich Guttentag Award, which was organized by Los Amigos del Libro publishing house.

[2] Of the total sum, the Ministry of Cultures contributed 22,800 Bs., the Embassy of Spain 21,000, Banco Sol 21,000, BBA Previsión AFP 10,500, Red ATB 7,000, and Grupo Santilllana with the same amount.