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You can use most of our website without any need to register. All the poem selections and ways of interacting with those are freely available, the resources in the Learning Zone, and lots of information about the Poetry By Heart competition including the competition guides. But if you want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll need to register. This is because we need to know who you are and how we can talk to you, and where to send your competition resource pack if you are eligible to take part in the competition.

Registration takes a minute or two. We only collect the information we need to run the competition and we will not give it to anyone else without your express permission.

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Performance Gallery

Welcome to the Poetry By Heart Performance gallery where you can watch some of the recitations by national finalists and other outstanding poem performances. For Valentine’s Day 2021 we’re showcasing poems inspired by the theme of ‘love’ in all its different dimensions, from the romantic love of Shakespeare’s sonnets to the love we have for our friends, families and even our pets.

Check in regularly to see new videos being showcased!