The Anzaldúa Poetry Prize: The Gloria Anzaldúa Poetry Prize FlowerSong Press Fee: usd $25.00

The Gloria Anzaldúa Poetry Prize

Judge: The Editors at FlowerSong Press

Submissions: May 1 — October 31, 2026

History:

Originally founded by Newfound Inc. in 2014, the prize proudly honors queer Chicana poet, writer, philosopher, theorist and cultural icon Gloria E. Anzaldúa. She is well known for her book of prose and poetry, “Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza,” a revolutionary and inspirational work that has influenced countless writers, activists, and others, which draws on her experience as a Chicana/Tejana/lesbian/feminist en la frontera

The Gloria E. Anzaldúa Poetry Prize is awarded annually to a full-length collection that embodies or is in conversation with Anzaldúa's legacy. We welcome submissions from all poets whose work aligns with the mission of FlowerSong Press. Submissions written in hybrid forms that exhibit multiple vectors of discovery are especially encouraged.

Maria, Maria, Maria by Angelica Maria Barraza Tran is the winner of the 2025 poetry prize and will be published in the Fall of 2026.

Our three finalists were also offered publication contracts: Erika Said Izaguirre, Claudia Hernandez, and Tara Mesalik MacMahon.

Guidelines

• Send at least 50 pages of poetry. There is no maximum page limit. Visual art may be included but must be in black and white. Please include no more than one poem per page.
• The author's name must not appear anywhere in the manuscript.
• Please include a title page and table of contents. Manuscript pages should be numbered.
• Manuscripts may include a dedication and acknowledgements page as long as the author's identity is not discernible.
• Simultaneous submissions and submissions that contain previously published individual poems are acceptable. Please notify us immediately if your collection has been accepted elsewhere by emailing [email protected]
• All entries must be sent online via our submission manager and be contained in a single document.
• A non-refundable $25 reading fee must accompany your work.

Deadline

The deadline is October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM, Central Daylight Time.

Prize Details

• The winner will receive a prize of $1,000 plus 25 copies of the published manuscript. The author will have the opportunity to purchase additional copies at a discount.
• The author will receive a royalties contract.
• FlowerSong will design, print, and distribute the collection. The cover will be decided in cooperation with the winning author. FlowerSong's catalog includes award-winning poetry, fiction, and graphic novels.
• All finalists will be announced in Winter 2026. Publication is expected in late 2027.
• Due to the number of submissions received, personalized feedback is not possible. Authors will receive acknowledgment of receipt and decision.