Melisa Krasniqi is honoured with the “Olive Degue” award at the “Ulqi 2025” Book Fair for children's dedicated book

The award was shared during the ceremony's solemn opening ceremony, in the presence of important figures of Albanian letters and culture in the region. The jury of names known as Liridon Mulay (head), Mrs. Irena Toci, director of the Book and Promotion Institute, Mr. Genc Nimanbegu, chairman of the Ulcinj municipality, and Mr. I highly esteem the artistic and educational values of the work.

In a public response, Krasniqi expressed deep respect for this assessment, stressing the emotional importance this award has for him.

This award has special meaning for me as olive branches that remind me that the word for children sows peace, memory and hope”, she wrote in a post on social networks.

My name is Nexmije Paganusha” is a work that presents new generations the magnificent image of Kosovo “Bibili”, in a sensitive, educational and literary manner. The book is considered one of the authors' best efforts to build bridges between cultural history and small readers.