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If you've been debating whether or not to submit to the BOA Short Fiction Prize... it's time to pull the trigger. Submissions must be postmarked today! The winner receives publication by BOA Editions in the American Reader Series in Spring 2013 and a $500 Honorarium. All submissions will be read by BOA Publisher Peter Conners who will also make the final selection. Here are the complete guidelines: [BOA Short Fiction Prize] Good luck to those who submitted!

Although we posted before about BOA's first ever Pop-Up Poetry Reading at Rochester Contemporary Arts Center, back in April, we thought we'd share these beautiful pictures of the event. Bernadette Catalana, BOA Board Chair Jonathan Everitt, BOA Board member Jonathan reading, with Jack in the background Jack Langerak, BOA Board Member Bernadette talking with Jack Cindy Rogers, BOA Board Member All photographs courtesy of Will Ingalls. Future BOA Editions Pop-Up Poetry Events are in the works--check back here to find out more!

This past Saturday, BOA participated in its own version of the "flash mob": the Pop-Up Poetry Reading. This took place at the Rochester Contemporary Arts Center at both 1 and 4 in the afternoon. The phrase "BOA Is Here" was the cue that the reading had begun! Below are photos from the event, which included readings from Cindy Rogers, Bernadette Catalana, and Peter Conners. Cindy Rogers Bernadette Catalana Peter Conners

BOA is putting our own spin on “flash mobs” and we’re starting this Saturday (4/16) in Rochester! Just show up at Rochester Contemporary Art Center (137 East Ave.) at 1PM and again at 4PM. When you hear someone in the gallery say “BOA Is Here” and begin reading a poem, you’ll know what’s going on!

BOA Editions is proud to be a part of the 6x6x2011: Global event sponsored by the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. This year, BOA employees have constructed BOA-themed miniature masterpieces. According to Rochester Contemporary Art Center, "The 6x6 event began as a small fundraising project, but has grown into an international art phenomenon. Last year over 5,000 artworks from 43 US states and 22 countries were entered in this exhibition!" BOA is thrilled to be a part of this endeavor this year. This year will be the fourth year that the exhibition has taken place. Below are some of BOA's contributions:...