Prize Information
This award recognizing an outstanding book of poetry published during a given year has been increased to $1,500.
Former winners:
- Michael McGriff, Dismantling the Hills, 2008
- Aimee Nezhukumatahil, At the Drive–In Volcano, 2007
- Lorna Dee Cervantes, Drive, 2006
- Aaron Anstett, No Accident, 2005
- Lorenzo Thomas, Dancing on Main Street, 2004
- John Hogden, Bread Without Sorrow, 2002
- Carol Potter, Short History of Pets, 2001
- Dana Levin, In the Surgical Theatre, 2000
- Arthur Sze, The Red-Shifting Web, 1999
- Reginald Gibbons, Sparrow: New and Selected Poems, 1997
- Lucia Perillo, The Body Mutinies, 1996
- Kathleen Halme, Every Substance Clothed, 1995
Eligibility: Books of poetry of 42 pages or more may be submitted by author or publisher; send three copies; books must bear a publication date between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
Deadline: January 31, 2011.
Reading fee: $25; checks payable to Austin Community College
Address: John Herndon, Associate Director, Balcones Center for Creative Writing, Austin Community College, 1212 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-828-9368
Email: jherndon@austincc.edu
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