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Poetic Justice Institute is accepting poetry book manuscripts for two 2026–2027 prizes, including an open-access prize for BIPOC writers.

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poetryEligibility requirementsCloses Nov 16$28 ($25 reading fee plus $3 online processing)Pays: Winner receives $1,000; winning book published by Fordham Press.

Open to: Not open to students or employees of Fordham University, current or former students or friends of the prize judge or series editor, or past winners of a PJI/POL prize.

Poetry book manuscripts of approximately 50–100 pages; previously unpublished manuscripts in English, including those with images or graphic elements. Deadline November 15, 2026; Submittable lists the call as ending November 16 at 5:00 AM. Winner receives publication by Fordham Press, $1,000, publicity consultation, and a virtual book launch.

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