The Paz Prize for Poetry

The Miami Book Fair will award one $2,000 prize every for the publication of a previously unpublished book of poetry originally written in Spanish by an American resident. The prize will recognize book-length manuscripts of poetry written in Spanish.

Manuscript length is not limited. However, a length of 48-64 pages is suggested. All manuscripts must be previously unpublished in their complete form, although some or all of the individual poems may have appeared in periodicals.

The next Paz Prize competition will open in May, 2026. The winner will be selected by an esteemed Spanish-speaking poet. The chosen book will be translated into English by an experienced translator, and will be published in a bilingual edition.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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