Deadline:
September 1, 2026 - Check back on June 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Entry Fee:
$35
Cash Prize:
$5,000
E-mail address:
A prize of $5,000 and publication by Graywolf Press is given annually for a poetry collection by a writer who has not published a book of poetry in a standard edition. The winning book will be distributed to over 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a $35 entry fee (fee waivers may be requested via e-mail) from July 1 to September 1. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Academy of American Poets, First Book Award, 195 Broadway, #9, New York, NY 10007. Ry Cook, Senior Programs Manager.
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