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Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 1d

In his new and selected, WITHIN THE HOUR, Jackson Poetry Prize-winner JAMES RICHARDSON finds the years shorter but the hours just as long. In today's #coverfeature, James reflects on poetry's ability to slow time. Learn more and get your copy at buff.ly/AEWXr1N

A photograph of James Richardson's Within the Hour with accompanying text "Forthcoming September 15"

A photograph of James Richardson's Within the Hour with design details:

Cover Design: Phil Kovacevich
Cover Art: Eadweard Muybridge, Animal Locomotion: Plate 765, 1887.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 1d

Due to increased bot traffic, coppercanyonpress.org is loading more slowly than usual. We invite you to request permissions or desk/exam copies by emailing poetry@coppercanyonpress.org directly. We’ll update you here when the issue is resolved! Thanks for your patience!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 2d

This #MeetTheIntern Monday, it’s our pleasure to introduce you to our wonderful communications intern—Sara! Learn more about their work at Copper Canyon and the poems they're enjoying right now at: buff.ly/dX3yigl!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 6d

Save the date! On August 22, join U.S. Poet Laureate ARTHUR SZE and Emily Wilson, the first woman to publish a translation of The Odyssey, in conversation at the National Book Festival. NPR’s Andrew Limbong will moderate. Get your free ticket and learn more at: buff.ly/hQJz34a

Flyer for the National Book Festival event featuring Arthur Sze and Emily Wilson. The flyer includes photos of both event participants. The event takes place August 22nd from 5-6PM EDT in West Salon GHI.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 7d

Forthcoming this September! REVELATOR by ELLIE BLACK, winner of the 2026 APR/Honickman Prize, transforms shards of language, pop culture, and literature into poems of incantation. Today, Ellie tells us about the lucky discovery of her striking cover art. Preorder REVELATOR now at buff.ly/ITEbWDM

An image of the Revelator book cover with the text "Forthcoming September 1, 2026"

A quote from Ellie Black: “I found this incredible painting by Fiona Finnegan on Tumblr last summer. I thought it might make a good book cover someday; little did I know that in only a few months, it would come in handy! I just think it’s a perfect companion for Revelator—it ties together several of the book’s threads regarding electricity, technology, power, the divine, etc. I can physically hear the lightning cracking every time I look at it. Plus the hand looks a little like my hand, which I think is fun. (Also, the blue/pink text combo is a bit of a shoutout to The Bell Jar.)”

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 9d

This #MeettheIntern Monday, it's our pleasure to introduce you to our fantastic production intern—Alo! Read their full Q&A at: buff.ly/HBNXflA

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 14d

“I am helping to make the entire world into a desert. / I live in the desert. I want everyone else to live in one, too.”—BENJAMIN ALIRE SAÉNZ, from “Meditation on Living in the Desert (No. 2)” We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and poet, BENJAMIN ALIRE SAÉNZ.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 16d

Four incredible new interns have joined the Copper Canyon Press team! This #MeetTheIntern Monday, it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the first talented member of our Fall 2026 cohort—Olivia! Read her full Q&A at buff.ly/dX3yigl

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 23d

LAURA KASISCHKE's newest collection I WAS BONNIE & CLYDE channels the legendary couple in poems that challenge "the fiction that one can outrun gender and class categories on the open road." Read the full review from The Poetry Foundation at buff.ly/twVapU7 and get your copy at buff.ly/Ydqr70r

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· 27d

Save the date! This Saturday, join U.S. Poet Laureate ARTHUR SZE, SHERWIN BITSUI, and dg nanouk okpik for a conversation at the James Welch Native Lit Festival! More event details at buff.ly/jiMVGIO

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jul 2

Forthcoming August 25: THE MAN IN 119 by KAZIM ALI Today, ALI tells us the story behind his newest collection's cover art. Learn more about THE MAN IN 119 and preorder your copy at buff.ly/HU4OpXj

"The title of my book comes from the opening phrase of the 10,000 Maniacs song 'Verdi Cries,' but 119 was also the hospital room in which my mother left this realm for others, the place I saw her for the last time. I imagine the cover image is a hotel door opening to the immense eternity of the sea beyond. The colors of the wall and sea match, signifying a relationship between the constraints of mortality and the promise of infinity. This is a book of regret, yes, but also of what lies past regret. And though the mood of traveling alone (as everyone does, ultimately), may be one of melancholy, one also seeks (and finds) joy and bliss."

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 27

Poets like DEAN YOUNG challenge us to step back and take in the big picture. At Copper Canyon Press, we want colorful and truth-hungry poetry like DEAN YOUNG's to remain part of our bigger picture for years to come.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 26

Join U.S. Poet Laureate ARTHUR SZE and Copper Canyon Press Publisher Ryo Yamaguchi for a reading and conversation about SZE's newest project, TRANSIENT WORLDS—your passport into 1,500 years of poetry from around the world. Register for the livestream at buff.ly/5lrygDH. We hope to see you there!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 23

We are sad to share that on June 14, friend and poet STEPHEN DOBYNS passed away. Stephen published over 20 novels and a dozen volumes of poetry during his lifetime, including Winter’s Journey (Copper Canyon Press, 2010), Cemetery Nights (Penguin, 1987), and Velocities (Penguin, 1994).

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 23

Our 2026 Open Reading Period is now closed! Thank you to all who submitted; we are excited to read your manuscripts! We plan to hold another Open reading Period sometime next year. Please periodically check back with us here and at coppercanyonpress.org for an announcement from our editorial team.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 22

Update: We have distributed all available fee waivers to submitters who need them. Remaining submissions will be subject to a $35 reading fee, which directly supports our editorial team. Thank you for helping us keep this path to publication open to as many people as possible!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 22

Our 2026 Open Reading Period has begun! We are now accepting submissions of original poetry, poetry-in-translation, and poetry-related texts. Please carefully review all submissions guidelines and send us your work at: buff.ly/VKU0qho! We look forward to reading your manuscript samples!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 10

Our 2026 Open Reading Period will begin on June 22 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET! We can only review a maximum of 850 submissions, so send us your manuscript sample and other requested materials early! We encourage you to read our complete submissions guidelines at buff.ly/j5XxGD3.

A graphic reads: 2026 Open Reading Period: Submissions open on June 22 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET

Submissions Guidelines:

We are pleased to review original poetry, works in translation, and poetry-related texts.

Poets and translators at any stage of their careers, living in the U.S. or abroad, may participate.

We can only accept and review a maximum of 850 manuscript samples; submit early to ensure your work is considered!

Submissions Guidelines (cont.)

A limited number of fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford to submit otherwise; please use fee waivers in good faith!

Carefully review the complete 2026 Open Reading Period guidelines and send us your work on Submittable beginning June 22.

Our open reading periods are made possible by a $35 reading fee upon submission. We thank you for helping us keep this opportunity alive!

We look forward to reading your work!
Questions?
Email us at submit@coppercanyonpress.org

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· Jun 4

We are proud to announce that Copper Canyon Press is a 2026 general operating grant awardee of the Literary Arts Fund! A charitable coalition and new national project, the Literary Arts Fund is committed to uplifting the work of America's creative writers and the nonprofits who serve them.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 29

We are elated to share that, thanks to your generosity, we have raised 101% of our campaign fundraising goal! Your support has affirmed that poetry belongs in our collective future—that it is not only a pleasure of life, but a purpose worth rallying for.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 27

Because of your generous support, our poets and team at Copper Canyon Press never have to walk alone. With only $2,000 left to raise and five days remaining in our campaign, will you take these final steps with us? Visit buff.ly/WD871wS to make your gift and browse exciting rewards!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 26

Happy pub day to DANIEL HALPERN's AIR! In AIR, HALPERN writes to French actresses, old lovers, a pot of stew, insomnia, and to friends past and present, sharing lessons of the literary world. He proves that poetry is quite literally all around us. Get your copy at buff.ly/0MM1sxE!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 22

Thank you to everyone who submitted to our 2025 Open Reading Period and who has inquired about sending us their work in 2026! After carefully considering hundreds of extraordinary submissions, we are nearly ready to share some of this standout poetry with you! Stay tuned here!

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 19

Happy Pub Day to LAURA KASISCHKE’s collection, I WAS BONNIE & CLYDE! Ghosts haunt and heighten these poems as they draw upon the weariness of historical women—Bonnie Parker, Lady Godiva, Amy Winehouse, a handbook’s unnamed perfect hostess. Learn more and get your copy at https://bit.ly/3Rv2gTh

from “Lady Godiva”
“And we must never forget your needle’s
shadow on our haystack, snapped
by a disposable camera, just
before it slipped out of
the shadow of
my hand.”

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 17

Now on YouTube! View the opening event of ARTHUR SZE's second term as U.S. Poet Laureate: a reading and conversation with U.K. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage! These remarkable poets shine a light on the imaginative brilliance of ancient and contemporary poets! Watch now at: https://bit.ly/4uh3y2K

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 14

At Copper Canyon Press, we are devoted to creating a vibrant legacy of poetry with every book we publish—a legacy that will nourish poets and readers for generations to come. We are just 40% away from our 25K fundraising goal. Can you help us close the gap? Support at: bit.ly/4tcgXYI

A quote from Paisley Rekdal: “I think of a legacy as a constant choice. . . . What do you want to leave to others, and how do you have to actively continue to make that legacy work? An inheritance [is] a thing that was given to you, that you have almost no control over. . . . [T]he word heritance suggests a tendency, rather than a fixed state.”

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 12

Happy pub day to KELLI RUSSELL AGODON’s newest collection, ACCIDENTAL DEVOTIONS! With queer tenderness and an ongoing devotion to desire, these poems make room for grief and joy, pleasure and struggle. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/4rINC7Y

from “Young Sirens”
“Together we walked
into the salt water,
hand in hand, said,
We’d be better with fins. All
summer we sang to each other,
our bodies a single tide.”

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 11

Artists like PAISLEY REKDAL remind us that poetry is not a product of isolation. It is a social project, constantly in conversation with both our personal and national histories.

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 7

Poets like PAISLEY REKDAL ask the questions of their past that will shape our collective future. In their compelling and inquisitive books, we find the space to reflect on the values we’ve inherited and decide which ones to carry forward. Please, support our cultural legacy at bit.ly/4tcgXYI

Copper Canyon Press@coppercanyonpress· May 5

"The river is fateful, / Like the last one." —Wallace Stevens As we continue to celebrate the publication of A THIRD COMMONNESS, we invite you to follow Robert Hass down the "stream of imagination that flows through the American arts." Get your copy at: https://bit.ly/4lUdvQA