Get Lit

Get Lit — Words Ignite
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006)
FounderDiane Luby Lane
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Websitewww.getlit.org

Get Lit — Words Ignite is a Los Angeles-based education nonprofit founded in 2006 by author and educator Diane Luby Lane[1] to increase literacy, empower youth, and energize communities through poetry and visual media[2] and, additionally, fight falling literacy rates through poetry.[3] The organization aims to transform the lives of young people worldwide through classic and spoken word poetry. Through the use of specialized curriculums, the program engages young people by providing a creative outlet, community, and real-life work experience.[4]

  1. ^ Get Lit official website
  2. ^ Change Lab from ArtCenter College of Design - "Get Lit Words Ignite founder Diane Luby Lane on empowering teens through spoken word poetry"
  3. ^ D'Souza, Karen. "LA arts education group fights falling literacy rates through poetry". EdSource. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. ^ The Los Angeles Times - "Get Lit Players bring poetry's emotions to other L.A. teenagers"