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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Temple Grandin
(17 ratings)

World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Advocate & Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

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

Shawn Harper
(6 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Successful Businessman & Life Coach

Hill Harper
(10 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Zaretta Hammond
(6 ratings)

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

LeVar Burton
(4 ratings)

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

Liz Wiseman
(1 rating)

Researcher, Executive Adviser & NYT Bestselling Author of "Multipliers"; CEO of The Wiseman Group

Erik Wahl
(2 ratings)

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

Katherine McKnight

Award-Winning Author, Researcher & Expert on Educational Leadership, Literacy & Student Skill Development; Podcast Co-Host, "The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12"

Stedman Graham
(2 ratings)

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

Serena Williams

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

Pedro Noguera

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

Maryanne Wolf
(1 rating)

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

Phylicia Rashad

Theater & Television Actress Known for "The Cosby Show" and "This is Us"; Advocate for Children, Women & Fine Arts; Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University

Justice Alan Page
(3 ratings)

NFL MVP, Pro Football Hall of Famer; Former MN Supreme Court Justice; Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

Anita Archer
(1 rating)

Educational Consultant, Literacy Advocate & Author of "Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching"

Fantasia Barrino

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

Ice-T
(1 rating)

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

Nontombi Naomi Tutu
(1 rating)

Human Rights Activist, Episcopal Priest & Anti-Apartheid Advocate