Bankhead Presents: Mathias Svalina and Joanna Ruocco (Take 2) on April 17!

10th Annual Contest Now Open!

Black Warrior Review’s tenth-annual contest is now open, and we’re honored to have Richard Siken (Poetry), Lily Hoang (Fiction/Prose), and Kiese Laymon (Nonfiction) as our guest judges. Winners in each genre receive a $1,000 prize and publication in BWR 41.2,...
National Poetry Month!

National Poetry Month!

For many poets, the start of National Poetry Month signals a time to create new work, and to develop their craft in unexpected directions. For those of us at the Black Warrior Review, the month of April also signals an opportunity to appreciate and re-engage with the...
Bankhead Presents: Mathias Svalina and Joanna Ruocco (Take 2) on April 17!

AWP and Issue 40.2!

Heading to Seattle for AWP The editors of Black Warrior Review are delighted to be a continued presence at AWP’s Annual Conference and Bookfair.  Though the Pacific Northwest is known for rain as well as good literature, BWR hopes to see you, our fantastic...