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The National Book Foundation has released the winner of for this year's annual National Book Award for Poetry. See the winner and all the finalists including Monica Youn, who was a finalist in 2010, John Lee Clark, nominated for his collection focused on the mundane pains and joys of life, and Evie Shockley who pays homage to Black feminist visionaries.  This list includes the winner, the finalists and the longlisters including a brief description of each book from the foundation. 

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2023 National Book Award for Poetry - The Finalists

The National Book Foundation has released the 5 finalists for this year's National Book Award for Poetry. Honorees include Monica Youn, who was a finalist in 2010 and John Lee Clark, for his collection focused on the mundane pains and joys of life. 

From former poet laureate Robert Hass to Nobel prize winner Louise Gluck to last year's winner John Keene, this list of National Book Award winners includes some of the most important contributions to American poetry over the past 20 years.

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National Book Award Winners in Poetry

While poetry hasn't always had pride of place in mainstream American culture, the timeless power of the genre always finds its way to break through in each generation. Over the last decade, poetry began to enjoy something of a renaissance that is still going strong. As a guide for anyone looking to dig into the best poets working today, this list encompasses collections from some of the most prominent poets as well as some of the up-and-coming voices charting the path for new movements. 

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Blayze Alford

<b>Band-Aids For Bullet Wounds</b> offers a poignant and unfiltered exploration of life's trials and victories. With each poem, the author bares their soul, crafting verses with unvarnished honesty and unwavering authenticity.

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Band-Aids For Bullet Wounds

Blayze Alford

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