Competition · In person
The Florida state final of Poetry Out Loud, the national poetry recitation contest for high-school students; the state champion goes on to the National Finals in Washington, DC (April 26–28, 2027).
Students memorize and recite poems from the Poetry Out Loud anthology, first in classroom and school contests. Each participating school or organization sends its champion to the state final, where students recite three poems (one of 25 lines or fewer and one published before 1930). The state champion represents the state at the National Finals, where the national winner receives a $20,000 award.