フェルナンダ・メルチョール
Fernanda Melchor
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Veracruzana | Faculty of Journalism | Department of Journalism | 学士 / Bachelor's degree | — | Mexico |
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First Essay Contest (CNDH) Winner | — | — | National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) | Winner |
| 2007 | Literary Virtuality Casa de Letras Winner | — | — | National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Casa de Letras | Winner |
| 2009 | Rubén Pabello Acosta Journalism Award | — | — | Rubén Pabello Acosta Journalism Foundation | Winner |
| 2011 | Dolores Guerrero National Chronicle Award | — | — | Unknown | Winner |
| 2018 | PEN Mexico Award for Literary and Journalistic Excellence | — | — | PEN Mexico | Winner |
| 2019 | International Literature Award | Hurricane Season | — | Haus der Kulturen der Welt | Winner |
| 2019 | Anna Seghers Prize | Hurricane Season | — | Anna Seghers Foundation | Winner |
| 2020 | International Booker Prize | Hurricane Season | — | The Booker Prizes | Shortlisted |
| 2021 | International Dublin Literary Award | Hurricane Season | — | Dublin Literary Award organization | Shortlisted |
| 2022 | International Booker Prize Longlist | Paradais | — | The Booker Prizes | Longlisted |
| 2024 | Ryszard Kapuściński Award | This Is Not Miami | — | Ryszard Kapuściński Award committee | Winner |
A collection of true stories and literary sketches from Mexico that captures violence, fatigue, and the unstable life of the city.
This is both a city record and a record of wounds.
A collection of literary journalism and essays exploring marginality, violence and fragments of everyday life in Mexico.
A work of fiction that captures aspects of Mexican society and interior lives of characters.
A multi-voiced novel centered on the murder of a woman labelled a 'witch' in a small town in Veracruz; it portrays violence and the dark sides of community life in visceral, polyphonic prose.
A novel about youth, loneliness and desire set against the shadows of consumer society. English translation by Sophie Hughes.
Recognized as one of contemporary Mexico's leading writers, Melchor has gained international acclaim for her sharp portrayals of violence and marginality. Major translations and international awards have increased her profile in the English-speaking world and Europe.