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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Zaretta Hammond
(5 ratings)

Teacher Educator & Author of "Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain"

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

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

Bertice Berry
(1 rating)

Sociologist, Best-Selling Author, Comedian

Temple Grandin
(10 ratings)

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

Shawn Harper
(5 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Successful Businessman & Life Coach

Nontombi Naomi Tutu
(1 rating)

Human Rights Activist, Episcopal Priest, Anti-Apartheid Advocate

John Lithgow

Emmy & Tony Award-winning Actor, Broadway Performer, Children's Author

Hill Harper
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur

Fonzworth Bentley

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

Justice Alan Page
(2 ratings)

NFL MVP, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Former MN Supreme Court Justice

Stedman Graham

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

Linnda Durre, Ph.D.
(1 rating)

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

Linda Ellerbee

Award-Winning Journalist & Television Producer; Breast Cancer Survivor

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

Ice-T
(1 rating)

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

LeVar Burton
(2 ratings)

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

Erik Wahl
(1 rating)

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

Donalyn Miller
(1 rating)

Educator & Author of "The Book Whisperer" and "Reading in the Wild"