Algoma Lions Club Supports Literacy with Annual Dictionary Donation
Algoma Lions Club Supports Literacy with Annual Dictionary Donation Since 2012, the Algoma Lions Club in Wisconsin has proudly supported third-grade literacy by providing every 3rd grader in Algoma with their own personal dictionary. Through their partnership with The Dictionary Project, the club has empowered students to build vocabulary and develop lifelong reading skills. Funded through creative community efforts such as steak fries, cookouts,... Read More
South Plainfield Elks Lodge Boosts Literacy with Dictionary and Book Donations
South Plainfield Elks Lodge Boosts Literacy with Dictionary and Book Donations As part of their long-standing commitment to literacy, the South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298 in New Jersey recently distributed nearly 300 student dictionaries and copies of Freckle Juice by Judy Blume to third graders across five local schools. The initiative, part of The Dictionary Project, introduced students to far more than word definitions—offering... Read More
Spanish Language Dictionary Centennial Exhibition Opens at Humanities Library
Spanish Language Dictionary Centennial Exhibition Opens at Humanities Library To mark the 100th anniversary of the 15th edition of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language by the Real Academia Española (RAE), a commemorative exhibition titled One Hundred Years of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language (1925–2025) will be held at the Hall of the Humanities Library from June 2 to September 30, 2025. This... Read More
What Does It All Mean? Explore the World of Dictionaries at Buffalo’s Rare Book Room.
What Does It All Mean? Explore the World of Dictionaries at Buffalo’s Rare Book Room On view now through September 30, 2025, What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary is a must-see exhibit hosted in the Rare Book Room at Central Library in Downtown Buffalo, located at 1 Lafayette Square. This unique exhibition showcases how dictionaries have shaped our understanding of language, identity,... Read More
Dictionaries and AI: Michael Adams on the Future of Lexicography
Dictionaries and AI: Michael Adams on the Future of Lexicography Michael Adams, Provost Professor of English at Indiana University Bloomington, is a leading voice in modern lexicography. In The Cambridge Handbook of the Dictionary (Cambridge University Press), co-edited with Edward Finegan, Adams dives deep into the often-overlooked field of dictionary scholarship, revealing how dictionaries are not just reference tools, but cultural artifacts shaped by... Read More
Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Donates Over 4,000 Dictionaries
Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Donates Over 4,000 Dictionaries The Rotary Club of Wahpeton Breckenridge recently delivered personal dictionaries to third grade students across participating schools in Richland County, North Dakota, and Wilkin County, Minnesota. Since partnering with The Dictionary Project in 2004, the club has provided over 4,000 dictionaries to local students. This annual literacy initiative helps students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and lifelong learning skills.... Read More
Fallon Rotary Donates 6,400 Dictionaries to Churchill County Students
Fallon Rotary Donates 6,400 Dictionaries to Churchill County Students The Rotary Club of Fallon, Nevada continues its two-decade tradition of promoting literacy by giving every third grade student in Churchill County a personal dictionary. Since launching the initiative in 2004, the club has distributed nearly 6,400 dictionaries through The Dictionary Project. One recipient school, E.C. Best Elementary, shared on Facebook, “Every year, they supply... Read More
Garden City Kiwanis Donates 4,200 Dictionaries Since 2008
Garden City Kiwanis Donates 4,200 Dictionaries Since 2008 The Garden City Kiwanis Club in Michigan is making a lasting impact on literacy. This year, the club proudly presented a personal dictionary to every third grade student in Garden City Public Schools. Since first partnering with The Dictionary Project in 2008, the Garden City Kiwanis Club has donated 4,200 dictionaries to local students. The goal... Read More
South Rutland Rotary Club Donates 5,800 Dictionaries Since 2004
South Rutland Rotary Club Donates 5,800 Dictionaries Since 2004 Since 2004, the Rotary Club of South Rutland, Vermont has partnered with The Dictionary Project to support literacy and learning among third-grade students. Over the past two decades, the club has proudly donated more than 5,800 dictionaries to local students. This year alone, club members visited 8 schools and personally presented dictionaries to over 240... Read More
Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project Donates 45,000 Dictionaries Since 2009
Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project Donates 45,000 Dictionaries Since 2009 Every third-grade student in Spring Branch Independent School District (Spring Branch ISD) in Texas receives a dictionary thanks to a dedicated group of sponsors and volunteers. Since 2004, the Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project has worked to ensure that every child has access to this essential learning tool. In 2009, the district partnered with... Read More