BOA Editions, Ltd.
BOA Editions is an independent literary press committed to bringing vital voices to a world of readers.
Last updated September 10, 2026
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Overview
BOA Editions, Ltd. is an American literary publisher. Since its founding in 1976, Boa has published more than 300 books of American poetry, poetry-in-translation, and short fiction. It describes itself as an independent literary press and a nonprofit publisher of poetry and other literary works.
History
Since its founding in 1976, Boa has published more than 300 books of American poetry, poetry-in-translation, and short fiction. Over that time, the press has published dozens of poets and authors whose books have been awarded or named finalists for more than 100 awards by organizations including the Academy of American Poets, Poetry Society of America, PEN Center, National Book Critics Circle, The Publishing Triangle, Great Lakes Colleges Association, and the Jewish Book Council. Boa books are also regularly reviewed in national newspapers, magazines, and literary journals. On a regional level, Boa publications have won the Northern California Book Award for Poetry Translation, Minnesota Book Award, Maine Literary Award Winner for Poetry, The Colorado Book Award for Poetry, Writers’ League of Texas Book Awards, and the California Book Award among others.
Products and positioning
independent literary press; nonprofit publisher of poetry and other literary works
Product categories. poetry · poetry-in-translation · short fiction · hybrid works
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