$3,500 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize

Sunday, April 12

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Back by popular demand, the Rising Poet Prize is returning this spring! We are looking to celebrate new and exciting work, and we hope to shine a light on up-and-coming poets. Guest Judge Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo will choose three winning poems. The winner will be awarded $3,000, publication, and a brief interview in Palette Poetry. Second and third place will receive $300 and $200, respectively, as well as publication. Submissions are open from February 9, 2026 – April 12, 2026.

Submit your work: https://palettepoetry.submittable.com/submit/

Add to Calendar 2026/04/12 00:00:00 2026/04/12 23:59:59 $3,500 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize Back by popular demand, the Rising Poet Prize is returning this spring! We are looking to celebrate new and exciting work, and we hope to shine a light on up-and-coming poets. Guest Judge Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo will choose three winning poems. The winner will be awarded $3,000, publication, and a brief interview in Palette Poetry. Second and third place will receive $300 and $200, respectively, as well as publication. Submissions are open from February 9, 2026 – April 12, 2026.

Submit your work: https://palettepoetry.submittable.com/submit/ true MM/DD/YYYY 30 OPAQUE aFbqdYDHTzjedDwPVmbl215555

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