Pegasus Poetry Book Prize

The Pegasus Poetry Book Prize was established in 2025 as a continuation of the Emily Dickinson First Book Award. The Prize is awarded to a poet over the age of 40 for their first or second book, to be published by Greywolf Press.

Eligibility

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How to Apply

undefined Pegasus Poetry Book Prize RECIPIENT

2017 Pegasus Poetry Book Prize RECIPIENT

2017Kristen Tracy
Kristen Tracy was the recipient of the 2017 Emily Dickinson First Book Award for her book Half-Hazard.

2012 Pegasus Poetry Book Prize RECIPIENT

2012Hailey Leithauser
Haley Leithauser was the recipient of the 2012 Emily Dickinson First Book Award for her book Swoop.

2007 Pegasus Poetry Book Prize RECIPIENT

2007Brian Culhane
Brian Culhane was the recipient of the 2007 Emily Dickinson First Book Award for his book The King's Question.

2005 Pegasus Poetry Book Prize RECIPIENT

2005Landis Everson
Landis Everson was the recipient of the 2005 Emily Dickinson First Book Award for his book Everything Preserved: Poems 1955-2005.