Blessing the Boats Selections [1]
A prize of $2,500 and publication by BOA Editions will be given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who is a woman of color and lives in the United States, “including poets who identify as cis, trans, and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers on women’s experiences, regardless of citizenship.” Submit a manuscript of 65 to 120 pages and a cover letter by July 14. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
BOA Editions, Blessing the Boats Selections, 250 North Goodman Street, Suite 306, Rochester, NY 14607. Justine Alfano, Director of Production and Marketing.