The deadline for submissions to the 2023 New American Poetry Prize has been extended to February 15, 2023. The winning manuscript will be published and its author will receive $1500, promotional support, and 25 author copies. Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of poetry[Read More]
New American Poetry Prize
The NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE is awarded each year to a full-length collection of poetry. The winner receives $1,500 and a book contract, as well as 25 author's copies and promotional support. The submission period is usually September 15 - January 15, but please check individual contests for most updated deadlines.
2023 NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE: FINAL JUDGE JAMAICA BALDWIN
Submissions for the 2023 New American Poetry Prize will open September 1, 2022. The winning manuscript will be published and its author will receive $1500, promotional support, and 25 author copies. Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of poetry are welcome. EXTENDED DEADLINE: February[Read More]
New American Press at AWP 2022
New American Press will host a reading event at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture and Design on Thursday, March 24, from 5:30pm until 10:00pm. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual conference of the Association of Writers and Writing Conferences. Entry and refreshments are free. We will celebrate the launch of Erica[Read More]
Sara Fetherolf wins the 2021 New American Poetry Prize
We’re pleased to announce that Quan Barry has selected VIA COMBUSTA by Sara Fetherolf of Long Beach, CA, to receive the 2021 New American Poetry Prize! Sara is a poet, essayist, storyteller, and librettist, whose work has appeared in Muzzle, Indiana Review, The California Journal of Poetics and Plath Profiles, among others. Their debut work[Read More]
2022 NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE: FINAL JUDGE EDUARDO C. CORRAL
Submissions are now closed for the 2022 New American Poetry Prize. The winning manuscript will be published and its author will receive $1500, 25 copies, and promotional support. Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of poetry are welcome. Extended deadline: February 14, 2022. We[Read More]
2021 New American Poetry Prize: Final Judge Quan Barry
Submissions for the 2021 New American Poetry Prize are now closed. Winner will receive a contract including a $1,500 advance, publication, and twenty-five copies. Final judge is Quan Barry.
Winner of 2020 New American Poetry Prize: Janine Certo
We’re pleased to announce that Corey Van Landingham selected ELIXIR by Janine Certo of East Lansing, Michigan, to receive the 2020 New American Poetry Prize!
2020 New American Poetry Prize
The winner will receive a publication contract that includes a $1,200 advance, promotional support, 25 author’s copies, and a discount on future copies.
Extended deadline: February 1, 2020
