The Academy of American Poets writes to announce that the deadline for its Walt Whitman Award has been extended to December 1.
The Walt Whitman Award brings first-book publication, a cash prize of $5,000, and a one-month residency at the Vermont Studio Center
to an American who has never before published a book of poetry. The
winning manuscript, chosen by an eminent poet, is published by Louisiana
State University Press. The Academy purchases copies of the book for
distribution to its members.
The 2014 judge for the Walt Whitman Award is Rae Armantrout.
It's worth noting that Matt Rasmussen's 2012 award winning Black Aperture, is a finalist for the National Book Award in poetry!
You'll find everything you need to know, including a list of previous winners, at the Academy's website here.