Happy World Poetry Day! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who participated in North Carolina’s Poetry Out Loud competition! Congrats again to our State Champion, Anika Ryder, who competes at Nationals in May. Want to compete next year? Registration opens in September! 

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North Carolina Poetry Out Loud Finalists (from left to right): Yazid Bonilla Roman, Lillian Brumback, Alyssa Melvin, Lithemba Ncaca, Anika Ryder, and Veronica Whitney.

📸: John Merrick

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Did you know Poetry Out Loud is also happening? This inspiring competition is free for families to watch! Catch it between the 11 AM & 3 PM shows at 1 PM, or drop in at 10 AM or 4 PM.

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