O'Shaughnessy Ventures Awards Fellowship to Elevate Spanish-Language Literature
O'Shaughnessy Ventures Awards Fellowship to José Luis Sabau
On April 17, 2026, O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC (OSV), a firm dedicated to empowering artistic creators, announced that it has awarded a prestigious fellowship to José Luis Sabau, a prominent writer and editor based in Mexico City. This fellowship is designated for using his platform, Perpetuo, a burgeoning online literary magazine, to significantly enhance the presence of Spanish-language literature in the global community.
The Expansion of Perpetuo
Perpetuo was established with the mission of showcasing high-quality creative writing and nonfiction from Spanish-speaking countries. Currently, it reaches an impressive 40,000 readers monthly and boasts over 300 writers since its inception in 2025. Sabau's ambitious vision is to transform the magazine into the authoritative voice in literature across the Spanish-speaking world, providing a podium for writers who often lack one.
With a rich educational background—including both a Bachelor's degree in political science and economics and a Master’s degree in Latin American studies from Stanford University—Sabau brings expertise and passion to his mission. Notably, he began his journey as a creator at the young age of 15 when he founded a local news outlet in Quintana Roo, amassing over 200,000 followers. He is also the author of critical essays, including the forthcoming work, **