
The 2026 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading
Folger Theatre · Capitol Hill
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The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize is awarded annually for a poetry collection by a writer who has published no more than one book of poetry. This February, we celebrate the 20th winner, Anna Lena Phillips Bell, for her manuscript Might Could, as selected by judge Shane McCrae, who will also read.
Last updated February 19, 2026 · Summaries written by Theaterloop editors with AI assistance


