The American Poetry Review /Honickman First Book Prize in Poetry

The annual American Poetry Review /Honickman First Book Prize offers publication of a book of poems, a $3,000 award, and distribution by Copper Canyon Press through Consortium.

Each year a distinguished poet is chosen to be the judge of the prize and write an introduction to the winning book. The purpose of the prize is to encourage excellence in poetry, and to provide a wide readership for a deserving first book of poems.

Guidelines for the 2010 Book Prize judged by Mark Doty

Note: The deadline for the 2010 prize is October 31, 2009. Manuscripts must be postmarked between August 1 and October 31, 2009.

Past Winners