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E pluribus unum
A Poetry Anthology for America's 250th Birthday 
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1776-2026, the USA is 250 years old this year!

A such, we are creating a poetry anthology celebrating America!

We are looking for poetry that celebrates the American dream, the idea behind America, the philosophy of the founding fathers, the constitution, and all things American!

​Our national motto: E pluribus unum fits the idea of a poetry anthology so perfectly! Of the many poets, we will produce ONE amazing book! 

Poems of all different styles will be considered. 

Note: We are looking for poems that celebrate America. Any poems that do not fit this theme will NOT be considered. 


Now Taking Submissions!!

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How To Submit:

Send up to 3 poems on the theme, 100 lines or less each  to:

[email protected]

Include "America 250" in the subject-line. 


​Include a 3rd person, 3-4 line bio as well. 

​Include your poetry both in the body of the email as well as attached as a rtf, word document or pdf. 

​Include a 3-4 line bio in the 3rd person with your submission. ​

Submission Deadline:

April 20th, 2026  
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A Bards Against Hunger Project

In the spirit of giving, a portion of the profits from this project will be donated to Feeding America to help provide meals for those in need! 
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​Help Sponsor This Project

You can be a sponsor of this historical anthology, and so can small businesses, institutions that believe in the American dream, and celebrate America. Let your local businesses know about this once in a generation project. 

Take a look below: 

https://www.localgemspoetrypress.com/e-pluribus-unum-anthology-sponsorship.html
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