River Teeth Literary Nonfiction Book Prize Submission
Ends on
The River Teeth Book Prize is an annual contest for a book-length manuscript of literary nonfiction. All manuscripts are screened by the co-editors of River Teeth, and this year's final decision will be made by guest judge and author Ander Monson. The contest winner will receive $1,000 and publication by The University of New Mexico Press.
We encourage underrepresented voices to submit their work for consideration, including but not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled writers. With their submission fee, all U.S. entrants who supply a mailing address will receive a one-year subscription to River Teeth to begin in the spring.
Please read the guidelines carefully. Include a cover letter with contact information and a brief bio, but do not include a summary of your manuscript. The 2025 Book Prize Deadline is October 31st (submissions will close at midnight) and all entrants will be notified by April 2025.
Thank you for submitting to River Teeth!