Contests Open for Submissions! 2026 POETRY BOOK AWARD FOR NORTH AMERICAN WRITERS & PUBLISHERS 15 Oct 2025October 15, 2025 The 2026 Poetry Book Award for North American Writers and Publishers opens today, October 15th! Please see the NAPBA contest page for detailed information. Thank you to Sofia Starnes, Virginia…
Contests Reminder! Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Closes September 15th 11 Sep 2025 Contest will close at midnight. Please see the contest page for full details and submission information. Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial
Announcement Young Poets in the Community Applications Open Through December 15 9 Sep 2025 We will select worthy applications from young poets in our elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and undergraduate colleges, with a goal of representing each of the 7 Poetry Society…
Events The State of the Youth Voice: Unseen to Unstoppable September 10 4 Sep 2025September 4, 2025 State of the Youth Voice: Unseen to Unstoppable on September 10th, 2025, at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. This event is more than a program—it is our chance…
Book Release Wolf Devouring A Wolf Devouring A Wolf by Cassandra Whitaker available now 21 Aug 2025 Cassandra Whitaker, from the Southwestern region, released her first full-length collection in late July. Her collection, Wolf Devouring A Wolf Devouring A Wolf, is available from Jackleg Press. Whitaker is…
Obituary Remembering Barbara Drucker Smith 18 Aug 2025August 18, 2025 Barbara D. Smith was a poet and author who was a member of the Tidewater Writers Association, Virginia Writers Club, and Poetry Society of Virginia. She was a pioneer of…
Announcement… Poetry Reading with Loralee Clark 5 Aug 2025August 5, 2025 On August 30, 2025 from 12-4 p.m. at Turn the Page bookstore in Williamsburg, VA, Loralee Clark will be reading from her poetry book, "Solemnity Rites," an account of reimagined…
Announcement… Final Call: Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to September 15th 4 Aug 2025 Please see the contest page for full details and submission information. Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial
Announcement… An Important Message from Our Newsletter Editor 19 Jul 2025July 19, 2025 Hello everyone! I'm your newsletter edito, Fairouz Bsharat, and I have a message for anyone who wishes for their poetry news to be shared on the bi-monthly newsletter. Please have…
Announcement… Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to August 24th 11 Jun 2025June 11, 2025 The deadline on the Ed Lull Memorial "Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest" has been extended to August 24th. The contest will close at midnight on August 24th. Submissions excepted…
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