Contests, Grants, and Residencies Crab Orchard Series in Poetry First Book Award June 8, 2016 Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email The Crab Orchard Series in Poetry First Book Award is now accepting submissions for a first book of poetry written in English by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has not previously published a volume of poetry. Manuscripts should be 50-75 pages in length. The winner will receive publication by Southern Illinois University Press and will be awarded a $2,500 prize as well as $1,500 as an honorarium for a reading at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Entry fee: $20 Deadline: July 10, 2016 For more information, please visit the website.
