Nevada Poetry Out Loud

Nevada Poetry Out Loud is the Nevada Arts Council’s edition of the national Poetry Out Loud program. It runs a classroom-to-state poetry recitation competition designed to develop public speaking skills and knowledge of literary history, with the state competition culminating after several rounds. The program is offered to Nevada students in grades 9–12 and includes in-person participation; the 21st annual state competition was held in March 2026.

Nevada students in grades 9–12 from in-school or after-school programs as well as home school and distance learning programs.

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