The African Poetry Book Fund promotes and advances the development and publication of the poetic arts through its book series, contests, workshops, and seminars and through its collaborations with publishers, festivals, booking agents, colleges, universities, conferences and all other entities that share an interest in the poetic arts of Africa. The Fund is committed to seeking the resources to support this mission and to ensuring that all its efforts are carried out with excellence.
The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will be awarded to an African writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection.
The Brunel University African Poetry Prize will be awarded for a selection of poems by an African poet.
News- Warsan Shire announced as first ever winner of Brunel University ... May 9, 2013
- Winners & shortlist, The Brunel University African Poetry Prize ... February 9, 2013
- Kenyan poet Clifton Gachagua wins Sillerman Prize | News ... February 8, 2013
- Clifton Gachaguas | African Poetry Book Fund February 6, 2013