Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize: $1500 and publication by Saturnalia Books 2

026 Judge = Mark Bibbins 

Alma Book Awards: Two $1000 awards and publication by Saturnalia Books Selected by the Saturnalia Books Editorial Team

Guidelines: 

• Manuscript must be an original work of poetry written in English. 
• Manuscript must be at least 48 pages in length (not including foreword material). Author’s name and contact information must not appear on manuscript. 
• Acknowledgment page is optional. If your manuscript is a finalist, the acknowledgment page will be removed before it is sent to the judge.
• Online fee is $35. No refunds will be given to any manuscripts withdrawn from the competition after April 1 deadline.  
• All entries will be considered for all three prizes.
• Former students who have studied “poetry writing” with the judge are ineligible to enter. Friends and family of the judge are also ineligible. 
• Contest winner will be announced in July on the Saturnalia Books website and via email. Please do not contact Saturnalia Books regarding your submission status before August 1.
• By submitting to the contest, you agree to be added to Saturnalia Books’ email list.
• The Saturnalia Books 2026 submission window will open February 15.