Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize A project of Huizache About The Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize was created in 2004 by Letras Latinas, the literary initiative of the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame to honor Montoya and his work. Founding coordinator Francisco Aragón wrote about the formation of the prize in 2007 on the Letras Latinas blog.Created at a time when publishing opportunities for Latinx poets were few, the Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize established itself as a key outlet for emerging Latinx poets. Winners have reflected a broad range of backgrounds and aesthetic styles and have gone on to prolific and decorated careers. Judges of the Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize have included the most prominent voices in Latinx literature, including current U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, National Book Award winner Martín Espada, and foundational poets such as Francisco X. Alarcón and Rhina P. Espaillat. The judge for the upcoming prize will be Juan Felipe Herrera, former California and U.S. Poet Laureate as well as one of Andrés’s mentors.The Prize provides a space for artists who, while part of the largest and fastest growing minority in the United States, are also increasingly diverse in their modes of literary expression. The prize, therefore, does not privilege any particular style, subject matter, or aesthetic. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Latinx people who have not yet published a full-length book of poetry. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2004 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year) AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Hispanics/Latinos.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poetry Collection: No page limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @huizachemagazine Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 26 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only