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Evaristo Prize for African Poetry 2027
African Poetry Book Fund
Annual USD $1,500 prize for a manuscript of exactly ten poems by an African poet who has not yet published a full-length poetry collection.
- Deadline
- 2026-11-01
- Writing type
- Poetry
- Word count
- Not confirmed
- Line limit
- 40 lines
- Maximum pieces
- 10
- Location
- Open to African writers: people born in Africa, nationals or residents of an African country, or people whose parents are African.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not confirmed
- Previously published
- Yes
- Anonymous submission
- Yes
What else to check
Submit exactly ten original poems in a single document via Submittable. Each poem must be no longer than 40 lines. The manuscript must not include identifying information. Poems may have been previously published or won previous awards. The Submittable cover letter should include the entrant’s name, nationality, country of birth, full address including country of permanent residence, personal email address and telephone number. Submissions must be made through Submittable rather than by email.
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