Argentine writer Paula Klein has been awarded the 2026 Lumen Prize for her novel, ‘The Invented Love’. The prize, presented by Penguin, recognizes excellence in novel writing. This marks the fourth edition of the Lumen Prize, a significant award within the Spanish-language literary world. Klein succeeds previous winners Leticia Martín, Natalia Litvinova, and Inma Pelegrín as the recipient of this honor. The Lumen Prize aims to highlight and promote compelling contemporary fiction. Details regarding the novel’s plot and themes were not immediately available, but the award underscores its literary merit. The win is expected to raise Klein’s profile internationally.