
Pol Castellanos
Barcelona, June 7, 1991. He holds a degree in Literary Studies from the University of Barcelona and a master's degree in Creative Writing from Pompeu Fabra University. He also trained at the Writing School of the Ateneu Barcelonès. Currently, he combines writing with teaching.
His first novel, The Impostor of Vienna (Estrella Polar, 2019), received the Alba Award for best fantasy book for young adults in Catalan. His second, The Murderess of Venice (Estrella Polar, 2021), won the Ramon Muntaner, Alba 42, and Protagonista Jove awards. The Dark Side of Legends (Estrella Polar, 2023) reveals the truths and mysteries behind traditional stories. Little Ling and the Golden Tiger (Animallibres, 2026) is his first foray into children's literature.
Awards
2023
Protagonista Jove Award for The Murderess of Venice
Menjallibres Award Finalist for The Murderess of Venice
2022
Alba 42 Award for Best YA Fantasy Book for The Murderess of Venice
Llibreter Award Finalist (Children's and YA category) for The Murderess of Venice
2021
Ramon Muntaner Award for The Murderess of Venice
2020
Alba Award for Best YA Fantasy Book for The Impostor of Vienna
Images
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