News and Upcoming Events

Poetry Out Loud, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also vie for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000.

Register your school today!

Register your school champ for New Jersey Poetry Out Loud '25 before it's too late!

get your travel reimbursed!

Funds are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications should include a quote for services.

become a judge!

Are you interested in playing a role in the NJPOL Regional and State Competitions? Do you have a love for poetry? Good news! We're searching for judges.