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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Fantasia Barrino

Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter; American Idol Winner Season 3; Critically Acclaimed Star of "The Color Purple" Musical

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Serena Williams

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

Erik Wahl
(2 ratings)

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

Pedro Noguera

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

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

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

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

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

Marlon Wayans
(1 rating)

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

Ice-T
(1 rating)

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

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

Farrah Gray

Celebrity Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Reallionaire"

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer; Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film "Rudy" Starring Sean Astin

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D

Reading Advocate, Author & Professor of Literacy Education at Kent State University

Maryanne Wolf
(1 rating)

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