Submissions
Foundlings Press is closed to unsolicited submissions.
We know this isn’t what you want to hear, but we want to be very clear upfront: Foundlings is a volunteer operation, and at this time we have no ambitions to scale up and become a proper small press with a paid staff. As such, we can’t offer an open door or the same commitment to read and review unsolicited work that you might expect from larger independent presses. We appreciate your understanding.
Each spring, we accept submissions of single poems for consideration for the Ralph Angel Poetry Prize. It is always free to submit. Watch our News page for updates.
We invite visitors to use the form below if you’d just like to say hi or inquire about something other than submissions.
Contests
Foundlings Press occasionally runs contests open to unsolicited submissions:
The Ralph Angel Poetry Prize, held annually, recognizes a single poem. The winning poet receives an honorarium of $250 and publication of the winning poem in a limited edition letterpressed broadside. Check the News page for updates on timing.
The Wallace Award Chapbook Contest, held biennially, from 2017 to 2021, recognized an outstanding unpublished chapbook. The award offered publication of the winning manuscript, featuring original cover art from a guest book artist. This contest is not currently active.
contact
This form is for inquiries regarding purchases, events, and general information about the press.
Booksellers, libraries, and bulk buyers
Please contact Aidan Ryan at:
publisher@foundlingspress.com