A prize of $25,000 is given annually for an outstanding book of poems written by a living U.S. citizen and published in the United States during the previous year. A jury of three poets will select the winner. Publishers may submit four copies of books published in 2007 with a $25 entry fee by June 15. Call, e-mail, or visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
Academy of American Poets, Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize, 584 Broadway, Suite 604, New York, NY 10012. (212) 274-0343, ext. 18. CJ Evans, Awards Associate.