Poetry Out Loud

Grades: 9th - 12th

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board and SCSC.

Competition Timeline:

  • Schools should register program participation by Dec. 11th and complete local competition by Feb. 1st
  • Regional competitions will be held the first three weeks in February.
  • State competition to be held the last week of February.
  • National competition in Washington, D.C. in late April.

Poetry Out Loud Info Webinar 

If you’d prefer to have an in-person meeting, contact Mary Hillman at poetry@mnscsc.org

For more information & to register visit www.mnscsc.org

Questions contact Mary Hillman at poetry@mnscsc.org