The Poetic Justice Institute, in partnership with Fordham Press, administers the PJI Editor's Prize as a biennial commitment to amplifying voices historically underrepresented in literary publishing. The prize is open to poets of color, regardless of prior book publication, and seeks manuscripts that demonstrate artistic rigor and a distinctive poetic vision. The winning poet receives a $1,000 award, a one-on-one publicity consultation, and a virtual book launch through the PJI Event Series, ensuring that the work reaches both academic and general readerships. The selection process is overseen by Series Editor Elisabeth Frost, whose editorial stewardship signals a curatorial investment in poetry that engages with questions of justice, identity, and aesthetic innovation. Manuscripts are evaluated for their originality, coherence, and command of language. The prize does not prescribe a theme; rather, it welcomes the full range of poetic inquiry, from lyric to experimental, provided the work is previously unpublished and written in English. Submissions are accepted online only and must adhere to strict formatting guidelines: 8.5 x 11 letter-sized pages, numbered, with a suggested length of 50–100 pages. A table of contents and acknowledgments are required, and images or graphic elements may be included. The poet's name must not appear anywhere in the manuscript to ensure anonymity in judging. This is a no-fee opportunity, reflecting the Institute's commitment to removing barriers for BIPOC writers.