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The Blue Mimes: Poems

Winner of the Academy of American Poets First Book Award, Cuban Peruvian poet Sara Daniele Rivera uses language with artistry in The Blue

Albuquerque writer wins national poetry prize

Rivera said that she's already working on her next project which includes writing fiction and short stories.  | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Newly Published Poetry, From Clint Smith to Kweku Abimbola

A selection of recently published books.

Tyehimba Jess to Judge 2022 Academy of American Poets First Book Award

Academy of American Poets First Book Award, the nation’s most generous first-book prize for poetry. The winner will receive $5,000 and their manuscript will be published by Graywolf Press in 2023. In addition, the Academy of American Poets will purchase and send thousands of copies of the book to its members, which will make it one of the most widely distributed poetry books of the year. The winner will also receive a six-week all-expenses-paid residency at the Civitella Ranieri in Umbria, Italy, and will be featured in American Poets magazine and on Poets.org, which reaches millions of readers each year.

Kemi Alabi | TriQuarterly