About the Tanka Society of America

The Tanka Society of America, formed in Decatur, Illinois in April of 2000, aims to further the writing, reading, study, and appreciation of tanka poetry in English. TSA is a nonprofit volunteer organization that relies on the creativity and energy of its members to carry out its activities, which include the following:

~ Publication of the quarterly journal, Ribbons, Tanka Society of America Journal featuring over two hundred orginal tanka in each issue, articles, essays, translations, book reviews, and contest results.

~ Publication of a quarterly newsletter containing news and announcements pertaining to Tanka Society of America business, its members, and events in the tanka community in general.

~ Sponsorship of the annual Tanka Society of America International Tanka Contest every April, judged anonymously by respected tanka poets.  Results appear in Ribbons.

~ Publication of an annual anthology of tanka by members (copies are available for a nominal fee in addition to membership dues.) For more information on this and other activities, please see the newsletter or contact an officer.

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