Poetry Out Loud County Competition

Come watch high school students compete at the county level for the Poetry Out Loud contest at the Artist Lab, 1218 K Street in downtown Modesto.

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 is the local organization organizing and hosting the Stanislaus County POL contest.