Welcome to Another Year of
Poetry Out Loud!
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program for high school students that encourages the study of poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. The program helps students master public speaking skills and build self-confidence, while also learning more about both classic and contemporary poetry.
High school educators can host competitions within the classrooms, or if a school is not hosting Poetry Out Loud, students can compete indivually. Educators who host a Poetry Out Loud competition are eligible to receive a $100 stipend.
The Indiana Poetry Out Loud state competition will be held in March 2023. The champion will advance to the national finals, to take place in May 2023, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. Learn more about Poetry Out Loud and the competition process.
Writing Workshops Available For Participating Schools
For the first time, participating schools are eligible to apply for a free Writing Workshop hosted by an Indiana writer through a collaboration with the Indiana Authors Awards and Indiana Humanities. Applications for the workshops are open now and will close on September 16th. Learn more and apply for a workshop.
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Still not sure what Poetry Out Loud is, or how you can bring a program to your school? Check out the video to the left to hear from students and educators at Forest Park Jr.-Sr. High School about what the Poetry Out Loud program looks like at their school. |
Indiana Poetry Out Loud Timeline
- August – November: Sign Up to Participate
- Nov. 30, 2022: Deadline for School/Host Sign Up
- September - February: Coach Your Students & Host School Competitions
- March 18, 2023: Indiana Poetry Out Loud State Finals (Indianapolis)
- May 8-10, 2023: National Poetry Out Loud Finals (Washington D.C.)
Poetry Out Loud Resources
Are you, or do you know, a college student who participated in Poetry Out Loud in high school? If so, there is a paid internship available for a Poetry Out Loud alumni. If you are interested, please apply!
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Best wishes,
Stephanie Haines
Arts Education and Accessibility Manager
Indiana Arts Commission
shaines@iac.in.gov
(317) 450 9973
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