Announcing Poetry Out Loud 2026, a national poetry recitation contest for students in grades 9-12. The Poetry Out Loud website for teachers and organizers (https://www.poetryoutloud.org/teachers-organizers) has so much information.
The website includes the poems from which students can choose, helpful hints for teachers and advisors, and videos of past recitations! Watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxQwMlLcfWQ&t=18s.
There is no cost to participate.
MoSt is participating agency which administers the program in Stanislaus County. Please contact MoSt’s POL Coordinator, Gillian Wegener, info@mostpoetry.org