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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

Credit: ©Xavier Torres-Bacchetta

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