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Poetry out loud
Plumas County Competition

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About Poetry Out Loud
An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered statewide by the California Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. Participants gain proficiency in public speaking, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. California's Poetry Out Loud is the largest event of its kind in the U.S., and has grown steadily since its inception.


How it works
The structure of Poetry Out Loud is similar to a spelling bee. This annual program starts in the fall, with high school teachers using the free Poetry Out Loud teacher toolkit and related materials to teach poetry recitation and run classroom competitions. Classroom winners advance to a schoolwide competition; school champions compete at the district or county level by mid-February. County winners are then treated to an unforgettable two days at the California Poetry Out Loud State Finals in Sacramento, and a chance to compete in the national competition in Washington, D.C.

​The California state champion receives:
  • $200 cash prize and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
  • $500 for their school to purchase literary materials
  • An opportunity to compete at the National Finals for college scholarship funds
Visit poetryoutloud.org for detailed information and to check out POL action across the country.

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Quincy CA 95971

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  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board Member Portal
    • Racial Equity
    • Privacy Policy
    • Job Opportunities
  • Programs
    • Artist in the Lookout
    • Arts Education >
      • Artist in the Schools
      • Poetry Out Loud
      • Kids Art Programs
    • Gallery >
      • July 2025
      • HONEYCOMB
      • Patti's Thunder Cafe
      • Gallery Interview Archive
    • Words & Music >
      • W&M Virtual Archive
  • Town Hall Theatre
    • Donate to the Theatre
    • Advertise at the Theatre
    • Rent the Theatre
  • Events
    • Music in the Plaza
    • Hattie Craven Band & Natalie Hagwood Concert
    • Art Barn
    • Wild and Scenic Film Festival
    • Mountain Harvest Beer Festival
  • Calendar
    • Submit an Event
  • Membership
  • Donate
    • Legacy Giving
  • Plumas Creates
  • Contact Us
  • Artist Directory