BBK and Azkuna Zentroa - Alhóndiga Bilbao have chosen Itxaro Borda and Leila Guerriero, two icons of contemporary Basque and international literature, as the recipients of this year’s BBK Gutun Zuria Bilbao Honorary Award.
The award winners receive an Honorary Makila, a traditional Basque walking stick, as a symbol of respect and recognition. The winners are also given “carte blanche”, which represents an opportunity to propose a project of their choice for the next edition.
Itxaro Borda and Leila Guerriero join the list of other literary figures who have received this award: Miren Agur Meabe and Theodor Kallifatides (2022); Anjel Lertxundi and Cristina Rivera Garza (2023); and Mariasun Landa and Juan Mayorga (2024).
After the award ceremony, will take place the Amorante concert and the conversation between Leila Guerriero and Rodrigo Fresán.
