Friday, May 02, 2008

Academy of American Poets Prize Winners 2008

This year, SIUC's Academy of American Poets Prize graduate prize winner is

Aaron Wheetley for his poem "Obsidian Creek."

Honorable Mentions go to
Sara Burge for "Geometry" and Jason Lee Brown for "Chores With My Father."

This year's judge was recent visiting poet Ciaran Berry.

Nota bene: Jason's poem has been selected for publication by Tar River Poetry.

Congratulations to our winners!

Links:
Academy's College Prizes
Tar River Poetry