Get Involved
Bigger is better. California's Poetry Out Loud is the largest state POL competition in the nation, with room still to grow. Every high school in the state is eligible and encouraged to participate.
Ready to recite? Students and parents, make sure your school has contacted your Poetry Out Loud county partner to sign up!
Students who are homeschooled can get involved by joining in a local registered high school's competition, or by organizing a contest with fellow homeschooled students. Poetry Out Loud is accessible to students with disabilities—learn more here.
Additional questions can be directed to:
For press and media inquiries:
Kimberly Brown
Public Affairs Specialist, California Arts Council
kimberly.brown@arts.ca.gov
Students participate in a poetry workshop at the 2025 California Poetry Out Loud state finals.
