Blessing the Boats Selections spotlights poetry collections by women of color. Send a poetry manuscript, minimum 65 pages and maximum 120 pages. One poet receives Book publication by BOA Editions in Fall 2028, and an honorarium.
Value: $1,500
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Open for: Women of color
Details here.
(They also have a prize for short fiction manuscripts, deadline 31 May 2026, for US writers – see guidelines – there is an entry fee attached.)

Deadline: June 15th, 2026