FAQ About Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho
one year ago | gizem

Has Paulo Coelho won any literary awards?

Yes, Paulo Coelho has received several literary awards and honors throughout his career. Some of the notable awards and recognitions he has received include:

  • Guiness World Record: "The Alchemist" holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated book by a living author. As of my last update in September 2021, it had been translated into over 80 languages.
  • Crystal Award: In 1999, Paulo Coelho was awarded the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, for his contributions to arts and culture.
  • Golden Book Award: The Brazilian Academy of Letters awarded Paulo Coelho the Golden Book Award for his significant impact on Brazilian literature.
  • Cross of Recognition: In 2000, the Brazilian government honored Paulo Coelho with the Cross of Recognition for his contribution to the country's culture.
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword: Coelho received this Portuguese honor in 2017, recognizing his cultural and literary achievements.
  • Golden Book Award for Peace: In 2018, Coelho was awarded the Golden Book Award for Peace by the Associative of Writers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.