Poets writing in English who have not previously published or self-published a full-length (48+ pages) collection of poems. Award: $2,000 and publication for a first book of poems. Submit a manuscript at least 48 pages in length, typed on one side, single-spaced preferred. New Issues publishes two to five first books of poems per year. Manuscripts in addition to the winner will be considered for publication in the series. New Issues does not consider manuscripts outside the context of its competitions.