Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) collaborates once again with Hay Festival Arequipa to support the internationalization of Spanish literature and promote the presence of Spanish creators at one of Ibero-America's most prominent literary and cultural events.

The delegation supported by AC/E for the 2026 edition features a diverse and multifaceted representation of contemporary narrative, graphic novels, journalism, and performance arts, including Patricio Pron, Nerea Pallares, Greta García, Sarah Babiker, and Quan Zhou.

Featured Authors

Patricio Pron

An Argentine writer based in Madrid and PhD in Romance Philology from the University of Göttingen. Author of an extensive body of work spanning novels, essays, short stories, and dream journals, his most recent publications include La naturaleza secreta de las cosas de este mundo (2023) and En todo hay una grieta y por ella entra la luz (2026). Selected in 2010 by Granta magazine as one of the best Spanish-language writers of his generation, his work has been translated into twelve languages and recognized with numerous international awards.

Nerea Pallares

Journalist and holder of a Master's degree in Comparative Literature, Art, and Thought. Her debut novel, Punto de araña—written during an AC/E residency and awarded the García Barros Prize—has established her as one of the most promising debut voices in contemporary literature, with translations and editions in countries such as the UK, the US, France, Italy, and Germany. She is also the author of the short story collections Sidecar (2015) and Los ritos mudos (2021).

Greta García

An award-winning dancer, choreographer, theater director, and circus artist. Her interdisciplinary work blends the body, performance, and objects with writing. Her debut novel, Solo quería bailar (Tránsito Editorial), offers a humorous, sharp, and critical take through the story of a dancer confronting systemic rigidities.

Sarah Babiker

Spanish-Sudanese journalist and anthropologist, staff member and partner at El Salto Diario. Her literary and journalistic work tackles key issues such as identity, migration, inequality, and racism. In La nada fértil (Continta me tienes, 2024), she explores the impact of precariousness and dehumanization in contemporary cities from a critical, transformative perspective.

Quan Zhou

Multidisciplinary artist, graphic novelist, speaker, and host of the podcast Movidas Varias. Her work focuses on identity, interculturality, and the first-generation immigrant experience in Spain. Author of graphic works such as Gazpacho agridulce (2015) and Gente de aquí, gente de allí (2020), she regularly contributes to major media outlets and lectures at international universities. She was a finalist for the Princess of Girona Arts Award in 2025.