NMDCA News:

New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion Kaitlyn Lubega, duels with the nation’s top poetry talent. Lubega, a 12th grader attending United World College (UWC-USA) in Montezuma, NM, will compete with all 55 state and jurisdictional champions. 

The national semifinals from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 6, with the top nine students advancing to the finals from 7-9:15 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 7.  Available for livestreaming through a one-time-only webcast at arts.gov. 

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, this poetry recitation competition for high school students is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and New Mexico Arts, designed to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and teach about literary history and contemporary life. In total, $50,000 in awards and school/organization stipends, including a $20,000 cash award for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion, will be presented at the National Finals.