John Barr was named to the long list of candidates identified as potential recipients of the 2024 PEN/Voelcker Award for a Poetry Collection. John Barr was cited for The Boxer of Quirinal, published by Red Hen Press. The award is designated for a poet “whose distinguished collection of poetry represents a notable and accomplished literary presence.”
“I’m overjoyed and profoundly honored to be named on the longlist for the PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry Collection! My heartfelt thanks to PEN America for this recognition.” — John Barr