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O, Miami is proud to announce that submissions are open for the first annual Jubi Arriola-Headley South Florida Book Prize, a new book prize supporting the publication of a full-length manuscript by a South Florida poet.
We are honored to do this work in loving memory of our friend and beloved poet, Jubi Arriola-Headley (1969-2025) (he/him), a Black queer poet, storyteller, and activist whose work explored themes of vulnerability, manhood, and joy. He was the author of the poetry collections original kink (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2020) and Bound (Persea Books, 2024).
Eligibility
Open to emerging and established poets regardless of publication history
Open to South Florida residents, former residents, and others with enduring deep ties to the region, defined as Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Monroe County
Current and former employees and board members of O, Miami are not eligible to submit
To view submission materials and submit your work, visit the application below.
Poetry Coalition Fellowship
O, Miami invites you to apply for our 2026-2027 Poetry Coalition Fellowship!
O, Miami is accepting applications from community members who are currently located in South Florida for a paid fellowship opportunity. This position is 20 hours per week from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The Poetry Coalition is a national alliance of nearly thirty organizations dedicated to working together to promote the value poets bring to our culture and the important contribution poetry makes in the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Apply below by Friday, July 31, 2026.
ZipOdes
The ZipOde, an original form invented by O, Miami, and WLRN, is designed to transform your zip code into an occasion for a place-based, lyrical celebration.
Write the numbers of your zip code down the left-hand side of the page. Each number determines the number of words in that line. You can now submit your five-line poem about your zip code year-round.
O, Miami acquires first serial rights and non-exclusive reprint rights.
In addition to being considered for the primary submission purpose, all submissions to O, Miami are collected in the O, Miami archive and considered for future use in publications, public art, merchandise and other printed materials.