The Poetry Society of Virginia announces the 2026 Poetry Society of
Virginia North American Poetry Book Award for poetry books in
English published in 2025. Winner receives $1,000 and an invitation to
read at the Poetry Society of Virginia Spring Festival in Virginia. Finalists and semi-finalists also will be recognized. Submissions from authors and publishers are welcome.
Submission period: October 15, 2025-January 15, 2026 (postmark date).
Contact Sofia Starnes, smstarnes@cox.net or bookaward@poetrysocietyofvirginia.org, for more information, or see website for details and to download the required entry form,
www.poetrysocietyofvirginia.org.
Poetry Society of Virginia 