FEATURED

Inside Look on Multilingualism: Creating Planet Word’s Newest Interactive Display

Did you know that, in addition to the main features of our galleries — like our stunning Word Wall and enchanting Story Table — Planet Word has interactive touchscreen displays…
African American man in hat listening to a video essay in Words Matter gallery

From the Founder: Words that Wound

When we started to plan the exhibits we’d have at Planet Word, we always knew that one gallery would be called “Words Matter,” a room where visitors would hear real…

Founder Ann Friendman talking to a reporter

From the Founder: Freedom of Speech

While planning Planet Word, I had to become familiar with a lot of new — at least for me — topics and the often-unfamiliar words and phrases that applied to…

Planet Word Opens October 22

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…

Accordion folded white paper

How to Make an Accordion-Fold “My Story” Book

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…