It’s time to have your voice heard! Lassen County Schools and the Lassen County Arts Council are offering the opportunity for Poetry Recitation at the school, county, and state level, through a program by the National Endowment for the Arts and Poetry Foundation.
Poetry Out Loud builds self-confidence and public speaking skills, the thrill of competition encourages students to do their best, and the competition creates lifelong lovers of poetry and creative writing.
The competition offers an opportunity for all types of students to succeed with a prize for the county winner and two for runners-up.
“I was surprised to discover the power of voice that poetry gives. Every participant has a different voice, and it is a true gift and privilege to share and partake in such a diverse display of humanity,” explains Emma Robison, the 2021 Kentucky State Champion.
Contact Language Arts or English teachers at your school for more information, or call June Sanders at 1.530.260.0707, or Dianna Henning at 1.530.253.3303.
The county finals will be held in January.
A total of $50,000 in awards or organizational stipends will be given at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, including a $20,000 award for the National Champion.
The contest is open to all students in Lassen County 9th through 12th grades or 8th graders taking 9th grade classes.
