17/05/2026
We are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry! ๐
๐ Please read the submission instructions carefully, as our shipping procedures have recently changed. ๐ฆ
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is an annual award of USD $1,000.
๐ Find a full contest description and submission details at the link in our bio.
โELIGIBILITY
An โAfrican writerโ is taken to mean someone who was born in Africa, who is a national or resident of an African country, or whose parents are African.
Only poetry submissions in English can be considered, but we welcome published works of translation for consideration.
Self-published books and books published by the APBF and its African Poetry Series are ineligible.
โWHEN TO SEND
Manuscripts are accepted annually between May 1st and October 1st. Download the entry form on our website.
โMANUSCRIPT
Publishers may submit as many eligible titles as they wish. No entry fee is required to submit to this contest, but an entry form is required for each title submitted.
Due to an increase in international shipping fees, APBF will accept for consideration PDF galley entries from publishers who are based outside of the United States. Publishers based in Africa who submit a PDF galley entry are kindly asked to consider donating a hard copy of the book to the nearest African Poetry Library.
Please direct questions regarding submissions to APBF Coordinator, Kerri Malone at [email protected].
