Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Students also have the opportunity to compete for an expenses paid trip to Washington DC and over $50,000 in scholarships and prizes.

To find out more about Kansas Poetry Out Loud check out the link to the state competition at the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Our student poets
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Allie Cloyd

Region 1

 
JUAN_GARCIA_PHOTO

Juan Garcia

Region 3

 
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Petr Šotola

Region 4

 
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Victoria Jelks

Region 1

 
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Jaden Huehl

Region 2

 
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Alissa Berrie

Region 1

Panel of Judges
Kansas Poetry Out Loud Judge ROBERT HUBBARD photo
ROBERT HUBBARD
 
Kansas Poetry Out Loud Judge LAURA LORSON photo
LAURA LORSON
 
Kansas Poetry Out Loud Judge ERIC MCHENRY photo
ERIC MCHENRY
 
Kansas Poetry Out Loud Judge CASH HOLLISTAH photo
CASH HOLLISTAH
 
Kansas Poetry Out Loud Judge BRENNAN BESTWICK photo
BRENNAN BESTWICK

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