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2027 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets
African Poetry Book Fund
Annual prize for a full-length poetry manuscript by an African poet who has not yet published a book-length poetry collection. The winner receives publication through the University of Nebraska Press.
- Deadline
- 2026-12-01
- Writing type
- poetry
- Word count
- Not confirmed
- Line limit
- Not confirmed
- Maximum pieces
- Not confirmed
- Location
- Open to African writers, defined as writers born in Africa, nationals or residents of an African country, or writers whose parents are African.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not confirmed
- Previously published
- Not confirmed
- Anonymous submission
- Yes
What else to check
Submit electronically only. Poetry manuscripts should be at least 50 pages long. The manuscript must not include the author's name and will be read anonymously. Include a cover page listing only the manuscript title. An acknowledgements page listing the publication history of individual poems may be included. More than one manuscript may be submitted. No entry fee is required.
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