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Pictured above is 2021 Poetry Out Loud State Champion Lucia Walker. Click the image to watch a video in which Lucia reflects on her experience participating in Poetry Out Loud.
Sign Up Now for Poetry Out Loud!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students in grades 9-12 in Indiana
- All poems must be selected from the Poetry Out Loud print or online anthology
- Students must compete at a school-level competition before competing at state finals.
State Awards:
- Each winner at the state level will receive $200 in prize money as well as the opportunity to compete at the National Finals. The state winner’s school will receive $500 for poetry materials. One runner-up in each state will receive $100; their school will receive $200 for the purchase of poetry materials. Student winners will also receive a physical award designed by an Indiana artist.
National Awards:
- A total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be given at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, including a $20,000 award for the National Champion.
Indiana Poetry Out Loud and Poetry Ourselves Timeline
- Aug. 26, 2022: Indiana POL "Intent to Participate" registration form opens
- Sept. 26, 2022: New Teachers Virtual Meet & Greet
- Oct. 19,2022: Open POL Leaders Virtual Town Hall Meeting
- Nov. 30, 2022: "Intent to Participate" Registration Form Closes
- Jan.-March 2023: State Finalist Coaching Available
- Feb. 3, 2023: Deadline for Poetry Ourselves Submissions
- Feb. 15, 2023: Students Submit 2 Recitation Videos via Flipgrid
- Feb. 24, 2023: Third round invitations go out to students
- March 18, 2023: Third round competition in Indianapolis
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If you or your students have any questions about Poetry Ourselves or Poetry Out Loud, please reach out. I'm here to help!
Best wishes,
Stephanie Haines
Arts Education and Accessibility Manager
Indiana Arts Commission
shaines@iac.in.gov
(317) 450 9973
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