NORMA FARBER AWARD
For a first book of original poetry written by a living author who lives in the United States or is a U.S. citizen. The book must be published in either a hard or soft cover in a standard edition in 2024. Translations are ineligible, as are chapbooks. A $500 cash prize goes to the author.
WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS AWARD
For a book of poetry written by a living author who lives in the United States or is a U.S. citizen. The book must be published by a small press, non-profit, or university press in a standard edition in 2024. Translations are ineligible, as are chapbooks. A $500 cash prize goes to the author.
The following rules apply to both book awards:
• Publisher may not submit the same title to both contests
• Publisher may submit any number of titles to each contest
• Publishers must submit 2 copies of each title
• Submissions must be postmarked between October 1 and December 31, 2024
• Entry fee is $20 per title submitted
• Self-published books are ineligible
• No books will be returned
• Book should be sent via USPS
• Send receipt of payment with entry
MAILING ADDRESS
Poetry Society of America
119 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
SUBMITTING MORE THAN ONE ENTRY
If you are paying for more than one entry, please complete the form, add to the cart, refresh the page, and repeat the process until you are ready to checkout.
QUESTIONS
Contact Brett Fletcher Lauer, Deputy Director, with any questions: [email protected]
