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Cave Canem Prize
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Cave Canem Prize

Cave Canem Foundation

April 30, 2026International

Delivers exceptional canonical signaling; Graywolf Press is a premier publisher, and winning virtually guarantees widespread critical review. It awards a debut full-length poetry collection by Black poets.

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$10,000 and full publication by the prestigious Graywolf Press. Delivers exceptional canonical signaling and widespread critical review.

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A debut full-length poetry collection (60-75 pages) in English by Black poets of the African Diaspora.

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English required
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$10,000
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Free

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