Dear Friends of Planet Word, Well, 2020 was certainly full of ups and downs. I was overjoyed that Planet Word actually opened after so many years of planning and dreaming,…
In our public speaking gallery at Planet Word, we highlight some of the techniques that famous leaders and orators have used to inspire their listeners. Joe Biden’s victory speech was…
It’s official — Planet Word will open on Thursday, October 22nd! “During the coronavirus pandemic, our focus has remained on the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and future…
The co-founder of Montgomery County community action group Brothers With Books, Isaac Cudjoe says: “When young people tell [co-founder] Kevin and I that they don’t like reading, what they’re telling…
Dioramas are a fun, hands-on way for kids to bring their favorite stories to life. In Planet Word’s magical library, nine artist-made dioramas are hidden among the bookshelves, waiting for…
Stepping inside the Franklin School these days is like walking into a surround-sound of onomatopoeia! Buzzing, clanging, banging, and whooshing envelop us as we finish base-building work and the final…