Poetry Out Loud
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 for high school students 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, and the state and jurisdictional arts agencies.
24/25 Poetry Out Loud Competition
PA Regional Competition:
Tentative Date: January 28, 2025
Tentative Snow Date: January 30, 2025
Location: Rowland Theatre, Philipsburg, PA
Check in time:
Other Important Dates:
2025 PA State Competition:
Click here to visit the PA Council on the Arts for more information
Click here to visit the PA Council on the Arts for more information
2025 National Finals Competition:
This year, we are also inviting students in grades 6-12 who are not competing in the Poetry Out Loud competition to submit their original works of poetry to read/perform on stage between rounds!
For more information and to submit student poems, please click HERE.
Mrs. Karen Woods
Educational Consultant
Email: kwoods@ciu10.org
Phone: 814-342-0884, ext. 3037
Direct: 814-422-4137
POL Resources:
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud resources for teachers and students, including the anthology of poems, PDF teacher’s guide, recitation tips, how to host a competition, and more
Poetry Out Loud Facebook
Poetry Out Loud is on Facebook! Stay up-to-date with the latest updates
Poetry Foundation
Outstanding resources for teachers and students. Search for poems and poets, explore thematic collections, listen to audio.
POL Teachers & Organizers
For the Teacher’s Guide and other resources for teachers and organizers.
Poetry Out Loud YouTube
Performances, tips, interviews, and more.
POL Mobile App
Download the free POL app!
With this app, students can easily find, save, and practice poems for the competition on their phones or tablets. Many thanks to our wonderful partners at the Poetry Foundation for developing this.
Available for download on the Apple & Android Mobile Apps.
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