Deadline:
October 1, 2024 - Check back on August 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Cash Prize:
$1,000
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A prize of $1,000 is given annually for a book of poetry by an African poet published in the previous year. Writers who were born in Africa, who are nationals or residents of an African country, or whose parents are African are eligible. Aracelis Girmay will judge. Publishers may submit four copies (or unbound proofs) of a poetry collection of at least 48 pages published in 2023 by October 1. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.
African Poetry Book Fund, Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry, University of Nebraska, 110 Andrews Hall, P.O. Box 880334, Lincoln, NE 68588. (402) 472-0911. Siwar Masannat, Managing Editor.