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Milton Kessler–poet and teacher–was a great friend and mentor to students in Binghamton University’s creative writing program. In honor of his dedication to the development of writers, Harpur Palate is pleased to announce: The Milton Kessler Memorial Prize for Poetry

The annual winner receives a $500 prize and publication in the winter issue of Harpur Palate

Contest Submissions Timeline

Opens: July 1
Deadline: October 1

Contest Guidelines

Harpur Palate accepts poems in any style, form, or genre, as long as they are 1) no more than 3 pages and 2) previously unpublished. The entry fee is $15/5 poems and includes a 1-year subscription to Harpur Palate. You may send as many poems as
you wish, but no more than 5 poems per envelope/check. Please send checks drawn on a U.S. bank or money orders made out to Harpur Palate. IMPORTANT: Check MUST BE made out to HARPUR PALATE, or we will not be able to process it (or accept your
submission)!

All poems entered will be considered for publication in Harpur Palate, and all entrants will receive a copy of the issue in which the winning poem appears. Please include a cover letter with your name, address, phone number, your preferred e-mail address and poem titles. Entrant’s name should ONLY appear on the cover letter and should not appear anywhere on the manuscript. Manuscripts cannot be returned, so please only send disposable copies.

Send entries along with a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) for contest results to:

Milton Kessler Poetry Contest
Harpur Palate
English Dept.
Binghamton University
Box 6000
Binghamton, NY13902-6000