Opportunity for African poet to win $ 1,000. Deadline 1 Dec 2021. Free entry.
Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
About Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will only accept “first book” submissions from African writers who have not published a book-length poetry collection.
Only poetry submissions in English can be considered.
Work translated from another language to English is accepted, but a percentage of the prize will be awarded to the translator.
Who can participate?
An “African writer” is taken to mean someone who was born in Africa, who is a national or resident of an African country, or whose parents are African.
No past or present paid employees of the University of Nebraska Press, Akashic Books, or Amalion Press, or current faculty, students, or employees at the University of Nebraska, are eligible for the prizes.
Awards/Prizes
The winner receives $1,000 and book publication through the University of Nebraska Press and Amalion Press in Senegal.
Deadline
Application deadline for the prize is 1 Dec 2021.
Entry fee
There is no entry fee.
Some useful information
Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry.
More Information
- Target Participants Professionals
- Program Frequency Yearly
- Official Source Website https://africanpoetrybf.unl.edu/contest-prizes/sillerman-prize-for-african-poetry-winners/?csrt=7200999940176370470