The Academy of American Poets and The Nation invite publishers to submit books to the contest. Publishers may enter as many books as they wish in the contest. Nominations are March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, and December 15th. Submissions received prior to each date are eligible for the subsequent award. Submit one short story, vignette, novel excerpt, stage or screenplay excerpt, of no more than twenty pages, up to a maximum of 5,000 words.
Current material is preferred.
Any style or genre is acceptable, with emphasis on literary merit. Submit one essay, editorial, journalism or photojournalism mss, or excerpt of these, of no more than twenty pages, up to a maximum of 5,000 words. The work should illustrate social consciousness or contribute to a reader's educational and cultural enrichment. Humor and satire are welcome. Any poetic form or style is permissible.