Publication of a first book of poetry by a U.S. poet under 40 years of age is given annually by Yale University Press. The winner will receive royalties. Poets who have not published a volume of poetry or who have published a chapbook in an edition of no more than 300 copies are eligible. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 64 pages with a $15 entry fee between October 1 and November 15. Visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
Yale University Press, Yale Series of Younger Poets, P.O. Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040.