A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize 2026 (26th) — Publication by BOA Editions and $1,000 for a Poet's First Book, Judged by Jennifer Chang
November 30, 2026 (38 days left)
Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USAFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
BOA Editions, a nonprofit publisher of poetry and short fiction, awards the A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize to a poet's first book; this year's judge is Jennifer Chang.
Benefits
Book publication by BOA Editions in spring 2028 and a $1,000 honorarium.
Eligibility
U.S. citizens, legal residents or holders of DACA, TPS or Legal Permanent Status, aged 18 or older, who have not yet published a full-length book of poetry; poems may have appeared before but the manuscript must be original. Translations and collaborative manuscripts are not eligible.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 11:59 PM ET (open from 1 August)
Award
$1,000 + publication
Application fee
$30
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.