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Reading is not just a skill, it’s a fundamental human right that opens doors, builds foundations for a lifetime of learning, and fosters a more empowered society. Explore our curated selection of resources about the vital importance of literacy and the science of reading this National Literacy Month. https://lnkd.in/eKSD5KaR

In an Ipsos survey taken earlier this year, 81% of respondents said that America is more divided than united. Can words help us bridge that divide? Tim Shriver thinks so. Join Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics and co-founder of UNITE, at Planet Word on Friday, September 13, for the latest installment of our Having Hard Conversations series. He will explore The Dignity Index, a groundbreaking tool that uses words to foster unity rather than division. As election season heats up, learn strategies to cool the temperature of disagreements and treat others with dignity. Reserve your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/gbyjJWVd

📣🔍 Attention, word sleuths! Lexicon Lane has a whole new set of challenges waiting for you! Put on your thinking caps, grab your friends, and get ready to unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes. Do you have what it takes to find the missing ingredients to Maria’s famous sopa, solve Master Yi’s toughest riddle, or answer the epic Edda poems? 🧩 Perfect for solo sleuthing or team bonding 🧩 60 minute puzzle-solving adventure for all skill levels 🧩 Designed for ages 12 and older Reserve your puzzle case: https://lnkd.in/dJiXp5JD

#OnThisDay in 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the most celebrated speeches of all time, during the March on Washington. Featuring techniques like metaphor, repetition, and quotation to great effect, the speech is memorable for not only its powerful message, but the masterful oratory of Dr. King. You can read the full speech here: https://lnkd.in/gzHmABd

Who runs the world? Words! September 4 is #BeyDay and Wordplay Wednesday at Planet Word! Join us from 5-8 p.m. for after-hours fun, including karaoke, wordplay, and more. Don’t miss it! 🎶✨ https://lnkd.in/er9HMXAh

Don't miss Jason Reynolds conclude his summer series, Between the Lines (with Well-Read Black Girl's Glory Edim!) at Planet Word today, August 26, at 6 p.m. Before you arrive, take a moment to explore his world — both his mind and his home — through this insightful profile from The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/3XjlGuQ Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/er3S7Wbc

Headed to the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival today? We’ll be there! While you’re mingling with fellow bookworms and hearing from some of your favorite authors, be sure to stop by Planet Word’s booth in Hall DE and say hello! #NatBookFest

Don’t miss out on the summer series finale of Between the Lines with Jason Reynolds! This coming Monday, August 26, Jason will be in conversation with Glory Edim, offering a sneak peek into the inspiration behind her memoir, Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me. Discover how her unwavering belief in the power of books to foster self-understanding led to the creation of Well-Read Black Girl, a thriving online reading community with half a million members. Get tickets now while they last! https://lnkd.in/er3S7Wbc

“We all spontaneously compose every day...even if you feel like you’re not a spiritual person, it’s still beyond your physical understanding because you’re tapping into language and you’re tapping into ideas that have existed within you forever and you’re bringing out that idea.” — Kokayi If you missed out on the beginning of our summer series, Between the Lines with Jason Reynolds, never fret! The first installment, featuring improvisational vocalist and Grammy-nominated artist Kokayi, is now available on our YouTube channel. Watch now to explore the transformative power of language and storytelling! https://lnkd.in/gdGjDNQH

🐝🎶 All the single ladies (and fellas), get your wordplay on this September 4 at Wordplay Wednesday! Explore the museum after hours, grab a drink from the pop-up bar provided by Immigrant Food, channel your inner Queen Bey in our “Unlock the Music” karaoke gallery, and enjoy a night of wordplay from 5-8 p.m.! Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/er9HMXAh