Madelyn DeGaetano Academy of American Poets Poetry Prize open for submissions until 4:30 pm on 4/17

The Madelyn DeGaetano Academy of American Poets Poetry Prize is open to submissions from all Indiana State University students until 4:30 pm EST on Friday, 4/17. Please bring submissions to the Department of English Office, Root Hall A265.

Students may submit 1-3 poems without identifying information on the poems. Include a cover page with name, titles of poems, Indiana State email, and phone number.

Prize winners will receive $100; a complimentary 1-year membership to the Academy, which includes a subscription to American Poets magazine; and discounted entry to the 2027 Academy of American Poets First Book Award.

Please contact Dr. Emily Capettini (emily.capettini@indstate.edu) with any questions.

https://poets.org/academy-american-poets/prizes/university-college-poetry-prizes

Academy-of-American-Poets-2026.pdf

  • Sponsoring Unit
    Department of English