The work «Manual para andar espantada por existir», by writer Patrícia Portela, has been awarded the 2025 Grand Prize for Novel and Romance, presented by the Portuguese Writers Association. The distinction, announced on September 9th, recognizes the quality of the publication by Editorial Caminho.
Portela's connection to the municipality of Sousel, which began in 2022 with a literary residency, inspired the short stories «O desgosto de Emília» and «A minha escola em Santo Amaro». These works are currently part of the Sousel Municipal Literary Route, inaugurated in 2025.
The Municipality of Sousel believes this award enhances the Literary Route and the writer's connection to the municipality, promoting the discovery of the territory through literature. The council congratulated Patrícia Portela on the prize, wishing her continued success in her career.
