Literacy Speakers

Empowering Minds through Reading: Stories from Visionary Literacy Advocates

List of Literacy Speakers

The education speakers in this category are passionate advocates for literacy and use their platforms to raise awareness about the importance of developing reading and writing skills. Literacy is a fundamental skill that empowers individuals, promotes social progress, and enhances personal growth. Through their work as teachers and social activists, these keynote speakers promote early childhood education, empower caregivers and parents to support literacy at home, share innovative learning strategies, and inspire individuals to strive toward a more equitable and literate society.

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Erik Wahl
(2 ratings)

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Marlon Wayans
(1 rating)

Actor, Director & Comedian; Best Known for "Scary Movie" & "White Chicks"

Pedro Noguera

Educational Equity Proponent & Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education

Serena Williams

Iconic Professional Tennis Player & Olympic Gold Medalist; Activist, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Co-Owner of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Ice-T
(1 rating)

Cultural Icon, Author, Rapper, Record Producer & Actor Known for "Law & Order: SVU"

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Linda Ellerbee

Award-Winning Journalist & Television Producer; Breast Cancer Survivor

Stedman Graham
(2 ratings)

Leadership Development Expert, Author, and CEO of S. Graham & Associates

Fonzworth Bentley

First Gentleman of Hip Hop, MTV Show Producer, Style Icon

Julie Bowen

Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known for ABC's "Modern Family"

Linnda Durre, Ph.D.
(1 rating)

Psychotherapist, Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Published Author, Magazine and Newspaper Columnist, TV and Radio Talk Show Host

Bertice Berry
(1 rating)

Sociologist, Best-Selling Author, Comedian

Fantasia Barrino

American Idol Winner Season 3; Author of "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale"

Farrah Gray

Celebrity Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Reallionaire"

Maryanne Wolf
(1 rating)

Literacy Advocate & Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners & Social Justice at UCLA

Charles Haley

NFL Hall of Famer & 5x Super Bowl Champ; Mental Health & Player Safety Advocate; Founder of "Tackle Tomorrow"

Zaretta Hammond
(6 ratings)

Educator & Literacy Advocate; Author of "Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain"