Poetry Out Loud Competition Feb. 3

The public is invited to attend the Stanislaus County Poetry Out Loud contest on Tuesday, February 3 at the Prospect Theater Project.

Through this program, high school students across the country participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve their public speaking skills, help build confidence, and teach them about literary history and contemporary life.

• Poetry Out Loud is a fun and dynamic way to introduce students to poetry.
• Poetry Out Loud builds self-confidence and helps develop social and emotional maturity.
• The thrill of competition encourages students to do their best and support their peers.
• Poetry Out Loud creates lifelong lovers of poetry and creative writing.
• Poetry Out Loud offers an opportunity for all types of students to succeed.

Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, in partnership with the Stanislaus Arts Council, is the local organization organizing and hosting the county-level contest. The winner (plus one alternate) move forward to the California Poetry Out Loud contest.