Florida Poetry Out Loud
Catalog organization: Florida Division of Arts and Culture
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What Is Florida Poetry Out Loud?
Poetry Out Loud helps students improve public speaking skills, build confidence and grow their appreciation for poetry. In Florida the sanctioned contest is run by the Florida Division of Arts and Culture, part of the Florida Department of State. Teachers use the Poetry Out Loud 2026-2027 Teacher's Guide to prepare school-wide recitation competitions, and each school's winner is invited to compete at the in-person State Finals with a chaperone.
Florida high school students whose school takes part. The program includes public, private, parochial and home-schooled students. Schools register their participation by December 11, 2026, and register their state finalist by January 22, 2027; the State Competition is in February or March 2027 (date and location to be announced).
Florida Poetry Out Loud Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | December 11, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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