READING PERIOD: FEBRUARY 1 – April 15

The Kundiman Poetry Prize is dedicated to publishing exceptional work by Asian American poets at any stage of their career. Winner receives $1,000 and book publication with Tupelo Press. Submit your manuscript by April 15th, 2016.

TUPELO PRESS

Tupelo Press is an independent, literary press devoted to discovering and publishing works of poetry, literary fiction, and creative nonfiction by emerging and established writers.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2015 –– Rajiv Mohabir, The Cowherd's Son
2014 –– Janine Joseph, Driving Without a License
2013 –– Lo Kwa Mei-en, Yearling
2012 –– Cathy Linh Che, Split
2011 –– Matthew Olzmann, Mezzanines
2010 –– Janine Oshiro, Pier

ELIGIBILITY

Asian American writers living in the United States.

To learn more about general manuscript guidelines or how to submit, please visit: http://kundiman.org/prize/