Brazil · Culture

Key Facts

—The news. Brazil’s Book Chamber has named the semifinalists for the third Jabuti Acadêmico, the academic branch of the country’s most prestigious book prize.

—The scale. The 2026 edition drew 2,085 entries, with 10 semifinalists chosen in each category.

—Familiar names. The list includes philosopher Marilena Chaui and journalist Eugênio Bucci, two of Brazil’s best-known public intellectuals.