Established in 2022 to champion innovative work by emerging poets, the Changes Book Prize awarded $10,000 and publication for a first or second collection of poems. In addition to the cash prize, winners received international distribution and a launch event in NYC.
The Changes Book Prize series aimed to reflect the variousness of what is possible in poetry by supporting the work of emerging writers. After much thought, we have decided to pursue this goal outside of the prize model so that we can expand our publishing capacity and support the work of more authors—both emerging and established. To this end, Changes will continue to regularly open for submissions and remains committed to a free submission model. To stay updated regarding future reading periods, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page!
The Changes Book prize was judged by some of the most distinguished voices in contemporary poetry, including Louise Glück, Eileen Myles, Terrance Hayes, and Simone White.