John Fante Festival
Collaboration with the management of the John Fante Opera Prize and the Rebibbia Prison Library *
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21st edition of the John Fante Festival

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The Municipality of Torricella Peligna has announced a new call for applications for the John Fante Opera Prima Award. 
The 21st edition of the John Fante Festival will be held from August 20 to 23, 2026. To participate in the 2026 John Fante Opera Prima Award, submit twenty-four free hard copies of your competing work. The application form, downloadable from the official website, must be enclosed with the copies. This form must include the author's personal information, the title and synopsis of the work, the publication date, and the contact information of the publisher and the author. Submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
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Announcement for the John Fante Opera Prima Literary Prize 2026
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For any further information: v.pareto@economia.uniroma2.it

* 418 books from editions prior to 2026 are donated