A prize of $3,000 and publication by American Poetry Review is given annually for a first book of poetry. The winning book will be distributed by Copper Canyon Press through Consortium. Claudia Keelan will judge. Submit a collection of at least 48 pages with a $25 entry fee by October 31. Send an SASE or visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
American Poetry Review, Honickman First Book Prize, 1700 Sansom Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215) 496-0439. Elizabeth Scanlon, Editor.