Bancarella Selection Award

The Bancarella Selection in Sesto San Giovanni

The Bancarella Selection Award is the stage that annually brings the six finalist authors of the renowned Bancarella Award to Sesto San Giovanni, in the Metropolitan City of Milan. This is one of the most prestigious Italian literary awards, founded in 1952 and linked to the tradition of booksellers in Pontremoli, in the province of Massa-Carrara.

Meeting the Six Finalists

The Sesto evening is dedicated to meeting the authors of the finalist sextet. The public has the opportunity to get to know the competing writers and their works up close, in a dialogue that promotes reading and the pleasure of discussion. The Sesto stage represents an intermediate moment in the award's journey, culminating in the announcement of the winner in Pontremoli.

At the Heart of San Giovanni Month

The event is part of the program for San Giovanni Month, the rich calendar of cultural, religious, and popular initiatives that the city dedicates to its patron saint in June. The elegant setting is Villa Visconti d'Aragona, one of Sesto San Giovanni's historic residences, which serves as the backdrop for an evening of literature open to all.

An Italian Literary Tradition

The Bancarella Award stands out for its connection with readers and booksellers, who form its popular jury. The Sesto San Giovanni stage confirms the city's focus on culture and the promotion of reading, offering the Lombard public a preview of the titles competing for one of the most beloved awards in the national publishing scene.