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Sillerman First Book Prize Submission Deadline has been extended until November 30th

APBF Staff November 15, 2012

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE SILLERMAN PRIZE

We have some exciting news to share! We’ve extended the submission deadline for the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets to November 30, 2012. Visit our Prizes section to read more about the Sillerman Prize, requirements for eligibility, and information on where to submit. The author of the winning manuscript receives USD $1000 and publication through with the University of Nebraska Press and Amalion Press in Senegal. We look forward to receiving and reading your manuscript!

 No entry fee is required but only electronic submissions are accepted via Submittable.

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