A national poetry recitation contest where high school students compete by memorizing and performing poems. Winners receive cash prizes and scholarships.
Language and Arts | Poetry | Writing and Journalism
Poetry Out Loud
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- Website
- National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 300000
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Individual
- Competition Format: Performance, Presentation
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Large
Participation Information
Students memorize and recite poems, advancing through school, regional, and state competitions to the national finals.
Based on accuracy, physical presence, and vocal articulation in poem recitations.
$20,000 for national winner, $10,000 for runner-up; certificates and recognition for poetry recitation
Students memorize and recite poems, advancing through school, regional, and state competitions to the national finals.
1. Register through your school or state arts agency. 2. Compete in school and regional contests. 3. Advance to state and national finals.
Poetry materials, recitation guides
Based on accuracy, physical presence, and vocal articulation in poem recitations.
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