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First Book Award [1]

Greater than $20
Deadline: 
September 1, 2024
Entry Fee: 
$35
Cash Prize: 
$5,000
Website: 
http://poets.org/academy-american-poets/prizes/first-book-award [2]

A prize of $5,000 and publication by Graywolf Press is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poetry in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to over 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Alberto RĂ­os will judge. 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, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, New York, NY 10038. (212) 274-0343, ext. 13. Nikay Paredes, Programs Director.

E-mail address: 
awards@poets.org [3]

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Links
[1] https://www.pw.org/writing_contests/first_book_award_0 [2] http://poets.org/academy-american-poets/prizes/first-book-award [3] mailto:awards@poets.org