The Birdy Poetry Prize, administered by Meadowlark Press, is an annual award for full-length poetry collections. The press seeks manuscripts of at least 55 pages, with a preference for 90 or more, indicating a curatorial interest in substantial, developed bodies of work rather than chapbook-length projects. The prize is open to poets regardless of publishing history, though previous winners are ineligible; previous finalists may re-enter. This structure suggests a commitment to both discovery and sustained engagement with poets who have come close before. Manuscripts may include poems previously published in journals or anthologies, provided they have not appeared in a full-length, single-author volume. This allowance acknowledges the realities of literary publishing while preserving the prize for collections that have not yet been gathered into book form. The press requires anonymous manuscripts: the author's name must not appear anywhere on the document, and acknowledgments or publishing credits should be omitted. The manuscript should contain only the title of the collection, any section or division headings, and the poems themselves. The entry fee is $25 (2500 cents USD). The prize amount is not specified in the provided information. The deadline is exact: December 2, 2026. Meadowlark Press has not supplied additional details about the judge, the number of finalists, or the terms of publication. Poets should consult the press directly for any updates or clarifications before submitting.