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Poetry Out Loud National Finals

May 16, 2012 @ 12:00 am

Poetry Out Loud seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by building on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the popularity of rap music among youth. Through Poetry Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Now in its seventh year of national competition, Poetry Out Loud has inspired thousands of high school students to discover classic and contemporary poetry.
Read about the 2012 winners here.

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Date:
May 16, 2012
Time:
12:00 am