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About the Poetry Society of Virginia

We illuminate Virginia’s poets, cultures, communities, and literary power by making and sharing poems. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community aimed at creating a sense of belonging in Virginia’s poetry community. We are committed to equity and the mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all.…Continue reading “About the Poetry Society of Virginia”

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Issues Contacting Our Contest Coordinator? Email Link Updated

If you were attempting to contact our Contest Coordinator about Submittable, you may have been using a broken email link.…

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Book Announcement and Reading: Mountain. Memory. Marsh. by Carol Parris Krauss

Dear Friends and Supporters, I am thrilled to invite you to celebrate the soft launch of my new poetry collection,…

December 1, 2025

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Reminder: PSV Opportunities for Students!

The annual PSV Student contest is open now through 11:59 PM on January 19th, 2026. Full information can be found…

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2025 PSV North American Poetry Book Award Winner Announced

The Poetry Society of Virginia is pleased to announce the Winner of the 2025 PSV North American Poetry Book Award Apocryphal Genesis by Travis Mossotti (Saturnalia Books). Travis Mossotti- Saturnalia…

Events

Poetry & Hope in Changing Times, PSV Regional Festival, Saturday, March 29th

12 Mar 2025March 12, 2025

Join us at the PSV Northern Region Festival on March 29th from 12:00-5:30 PM at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Events to include writing workshops, poetry readings, open mic,…

PSV Annual Adult Contest Results ARE IN!

7 Mar 2025March 17, 2025

Here are the results of the 2025 PSV Annual Adult Contest. Student contest results to come. PSV Adult Categories Judges 2025 AWARDS corr 3Download

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CFS: Black Caucus of the American Library 2025 Self-Publishing Literary Award

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) in partnership with Bibliolabs is accepting submissions for the 2025 Self-Publishing Literary Award. Each year BCALA honors the best self-published eBook…

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CFS: Anthology of Appalachian Poets Writing about Hurricane Helene by Redhawk Publications

11 Feb 2025March 10, 2025

Working Title: The Unnatural Disaster of Hurricane Helene Flood: Appalachian Poets Holler from Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia Over time, the Appalachian Mountains, not only the oldest mountains on…

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PSV poets at the Williamsburg Book Festival on Feb. 22nd, 2025

Kathleen Decker, Eastern Region VP, PSV will moderate a presentation of PSV poets at the Williamsburg Book Festival on Feb. 22nd, 2025. Featured Readers include Virginia Poet Laureate Mattie Q…

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Save the Date: 2025 PSV Contest Award Ceremony June 1, 2025

7 Feb 2025February 7, 2025

The 2025 PSV Contest Award Ceremony will be held on June 1st, 2025 at the Richmond Public LIbrary. The address is: 101 East Franklin StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219 The event will…

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New Site Page: Past Events Archive

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025

Check out our archive of past events for public videos and media. Currently you will find videos from the Annual Holiday Poetry Banquet 2024. Featured readers included our newest Virginia…

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Save the Date: PSV festival at W&M, April 26, 2025

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025

See our Festival Information page for further information and updates.

William & Mary Libraries Announces Virginia Writer-in-Residence position

28 Jan 2025January 28, 2025

William & Mary Libraries is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Virginia Writer-in-Residence position! This exciting opportunity, made possible by a generous gift, is designed to support writers…