Poetry Out Loud at Pebble Hill

Students from Poetry Out Loud's Alabama Region 2 came to Pebble Hill today for a pre-state practice workshop with Lindsay Doukopoulos, instructor in the Department of English. Students from across the state will compete on February 17--the winner will head to Washington D.C. to compete in the 2014 Poetry Out Loud National Finals.

Poetry Out Loud is a contest that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Alabama Poetry Out Loud is supported by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.

For more information about the local Poetry Out Loud competition, visit the Region 2 Facebook page.