James Laughlin Award
A prize of $5,000 is given annually to honor a second book of poetry by a U.S. poet. Copies of the winning book are purchased and distributed to over 8,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Poets who have published one book of poems in a standard edition are eligible. Publishers may submit manuscripts that have come under contract between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010, by May 15. There is no entry fee. Visit the Web site for the required entry form and complete guidelines.
Academy of American Poets, James Laughlin Award, 584 Broadway, Suite 604, New York, NY 10012. (212) 274-0343, ext. 15. Alex Dimitrov, Awards Coordinator.
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