Premio Selezione Bancarella

The Selezione Bancarella in Sesto San Giovanni

The Premio Selezione Bancarella is the stage that annually brings the six finalist authors of the renowned Premio Bancarella 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 San Giovanni 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 values reading and the pleasure of discussion. The Sesto stage represents an intermediate moment in the award's journey, which culminates with the announcement of the winner in Pontremoli.

In the Heart of the Mese di San Giovanni

The event is part of the program for the Mese di San Giovanni, 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 the historic residences of Sesto San Giovanni, which serves as the backdrop for an evening of literature open to all.

An Italian Literary Tradition

The Premio Bancarella is distinguished by its connection to readers and booksellers, who form its popular jury. The Sesto San Giovanni stage confirms the city's commitment to 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.