Petraq Zoto

Life

Petraq Zoto was born in Ziçisht, in Devoll region, in southeastern Albania.

His first published story was in the almanac Korça letrare (Literary Korçë), selected by the writer Andon Mara. Another one would come published in the Pionieri magazine, later followed by the literary section of Ylli magazine, and so on.

Third prize for the story collection Tirka in 1966.

Third prize for the story collection Tregimet e një nxënësi in 1969.

Second prize for the story collection Mëngjesi i përflakur in 1971.

Third prize for the story collection Sot erdhi dita in 1978.

The best book of 1984 for children and young audiences literature for the story collection Gjahu i së dielës.

Second prize for the story collection Nesër bëhet vonë in 1986.

Third prize for the novel Kali fluturues in 1989.

"Ezopi" award from the Pan-Albanian society of the children and young audiences writers (Alb: Shoqata mbarëshqiptare e shkrimtarëve për fëmijë e të rinj) and the Greek Embassy in Tirana in 1998.

"Penda e argjendtë" (Silver arrow) award for the novel Burimi i drerit in 2000.