POL Primer by Olivia Pope, er, we mean Kerry Washington


Adam Kampe
Actress Kerry Washington emcees the Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Kerry Washington emcees the 2011 Poetry Out Loud National Finals. Photo by James Kegley
New to Poetry Out Loud or just need a reminder how it works? Don't worry, 2011's POL emcee Kerry Washington is here to help! Just click "play" and you'll know all you need to know about the rules before you join us tonight on arts.gov at 7pm ET to cheer on the next Poetry Out Loud National Champion!