Poetry Out Loud Delaware

Delaware's round of the National Endowment for the Arts recitation contest. Students in grades 9-12 memorise and perform poems from the official anthology, winning first at school, then at the state final. The state champion gets an all-expenses-paid trip to the national finals in Washington. Free to enter.

Offered by Delaware Division of the Arts. Competition for high school students in Delaware, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-30.

Fields: Writing, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Delaware.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, October 30, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Poetry Out Loud Delaware

When is the Poetry Out Loud Delaware deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 30, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Poetry Out Loud Delaware free?

Yes. Poetry Out Loud Delaware is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Poetry Out Loud Delaware?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Delaware. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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