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A prize of $1,000 and publication by Persea Books is given annually for a first book of poetry by a U.S. woman poet. The winner also receives a six-week, all-expenses-paid residency at the Civitella Ranieri Center in Umbria, Italy. Submit a manuscript of at least 40 pages with a $25 entry fee by October 31. E-mail or visit the website for complete guidelines.
Persea Books, Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize, P.O. Box 1388, Columbia, MO 65201. (212) 260-9256. Gabriel Fried, Poetry Editor.