POETRY OUT LOUD 2026

The Arts Council of Placer County is seeking students to join Poetry Out Loud 2026!

Have a passion for students? Then we need you!

ACPC is looking for a volunteer to help connect with teachers and students in Placer County and distribute flyers.



Poetry Out Loud is a National Arts Education program that encourages the study of great poetry by bringing free educational materials to teachers and a dynamic recitation competition to high school students.

Contact Arts Council of Placer County, Jenny Darlington-Person, at: executivedirector@placerarts.org

For participation inquiries or additional information on this youth literary arts program, contact event coordinator Delgreta Brown: pol@placerarts.org

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A few fast facts about the Placer County Poetry Out Loud Competition:

Prizes for top 3 places:

1st $300

2nd $200

3rd $100

The 2026 POL Champion can come from any school or youth organization! Who is next to claim the title? 

Our Placer County Champion advances to compete in the California State Competition. The State Champion then will travel to Washington DC for the National Competition, however it is extremely moving, entertaining, and life-changing hearing student express themselves through poetry. ACPC registered ten students in the competition and the 2025 POL Champion was Elizabeth Polishchuk-- from John Adams Academy. 

SAVE THE DATE!

2026 Poetry Out Loud

February 8, 2026

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Teachers and volunteers are not required to be present at the competition.