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Winner Announced: The LemonLight Prize 2026
Dawn McGuire wins for “Mule.” Four honorable mentions selected from a shortlist of 51.
Jul 27
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Sold Out
The inaugural LemonLight anthology closes its print run six weeks before it ships.
Jul 7
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The LemonLight Prize Shortlist
Fifty-one poets. One anthology. The final judging begins.
Jul 5
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The LemonLight Longlist
One hundred poets. Three thousand poems. The inaugural prize takes its first shape.
Jun 21
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The LemonLight Prize: Year One
706 entries. 3,500 poems. Eight countries. What happens now.
Jun 1
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Last chance. The LemonLight Prize closes Sunday
$3,000 prize fund. Shortlisted poets considered for our 2027 list.
May 30
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Last Call: The LemonLight Prize · One Week Remaining
$3,000 prize fund. Judged by Leila Chatti.
May 24
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Only Two Weeks Remain to Enter The LemonLight Prize
$3,000 Prize Fund Available
May 17
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An Update From Ink & Ribbon Press
A recording from G. K. Allum's live video
Apr 11
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The LemonLight Prize 2026 Is Now Open
$3,000 Prize Fund - Open Early for Substack
Feb 28
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Announcing The 2026 LemonLight Prize Judge: Leila Chatti
The Prize Opens March 1.
Feb 24
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Free Waiver Into The $3,000 LemonLight Prize
Pre-order our debut book before March 1
Feb 20
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