The Poetic Justice Institute, in partnership with Fordham Press, announces the 2026–2027 PJI Prize, a competition dedicated to recognizing a distinguished book-length poetry manuscript. The prize is open to poets at any stage of their career, with or without prior book publication, and seeks to uphold a tradition of poetic excellence. The winning manuscript will be published by Fordham Press, ensuring a wide readership and institutional support. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash award, a one-on-one publicity consultation, and a virtual book launch through the PJI Event Series. The judging panel is led by Alicia Ostriker, a poet and critic whose work has shaped contemporary poetry. Her involvement signals a commitment to poems that engage with personal and political landscapes, and that demonstrate formal and emotional intelligence. The competition requires manuscripts that are previously unpublished, original, and in English. Submissions must be formatted for 8½ x 11 letter-sized paper, with numbered pages, and should include a table of contents and list of acknowledgments if applicable. Manuscripts may incorporate images or graphic elements, and must be submitted online in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. The poet’s name must not appear anywhere in the manuscript to ensure anonymity in judging. The suggested length is 50–100 pages. The deadline for submission is November 16, 2026, and a reading fee of $28 is required.