How It Works

How does Poetry Out Loud work in New Jersey?

The program’s curriculum and qualifying Community Level competition can be organized and led by:

• Educators/Administrators

• Teaching Artists

• Parent/Caregiver

• Community Leaders

Registered participants must implement the NJPOL program between the months of September – early January in any classroom, club, after-school program, or community organization.

Participants will be able to access:

• Free multimedia toolkits, which include a teacher's guide complete with lesson plans, support materials, and more

• Free, flexible curriculum plan

• Updates and support from the NJPOL Coordinator and their prospective regional partner throughout the year.

Participant leads plan to host their competition by early January. Contests must include:

• A minimum of two students

• Contest judges

• Each participating organization selects one winner to attend a regional contest

Anyone registering for NJPOL will receive book(s) of poetry from our partner CavanKerry Press.