Little Kanawha Reading Series Chapbook Contest
Third Annual Little Kanawha Reading Series Chapbook Contest
Glenville State University’s Little Kanawha Reading Series is proud to host its third annual Chapbook Contest. We invite poets and prose writers to submit works that celebrate and explore the rich cultural tapestry of Appalachia.
Content
- 15 to 25 pages of poetry or prose
- Only one manuscript per genre per author per reading period
- Previously published poems, stories, essays, and excerpts may be included but may not exceed 50% of the material in the submission.
- Provide publication acknowledgements (place, date) for previously published work.
- Manuscripts should explore Appalachian themes or address the culture of the Appalachian diaspora.
Prize
- $200
- Publication of the winning chapbook
- Author copies
- Invitation to be a featured reader for the Little Kanawha Reading Series
Reading Period
October 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027
First-round selections will be made in mid-March. Our guest judge, Matthew Wimberly, will make a final selection in April. The winning chapbook will be published in July.
Submission
- A $10 entry fee is payable to the Little Kanawha Reading Series (see form below)
- Manuscripts are accepted electronically, by email only. Email manuscripts to LKRS@glenville.edu.
- Enter your contact information, a brief biography, and any publication acknowledgments in the body of the email. Include your name on all manuscript pages.
- Each poem, story, essay, and excerpt should begin on a new page
- Do not include any images in your manuscript
- Attach your manuscript as a single Word .doc or .docx or .rtf file.
- Submission deadline is Monday, March 1, 2027.
We look forward to reading your work and celebrating the vibrant literary voices of Appalachia!
The Little Kanawha Reading Series reserves the right to refuse any manuscript.