Minnehaha Grange Brings Dictionaries and Joy to Vancouver’s Third Graders.
Minnehaha Grange Brings Dictionaries and Joy to Vancouver’s Third Graders Minnehaha Grange #164 recently donated student dictionaries to all third graders at Minnehaha Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington. The delivery came just before the winter break, adding an extra layer of excitement for the young students. In early February, the Grange received a package of heartfelt thank-you notes from the children. Many included colorful... Read More
Renault CEO Publishes Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile.
Renault CEO Publishes Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile to Celebrate Car Culture and Empower Women. Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, has authored The Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile, a passion project celebrating the history, culture, and personal stories behind the automotive world. Following its successful release in France in October 2024, the book is set to launch in Spain and Latin America... Read More
Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy.
Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy Oakview Grange #311 in Centralia, Washington, has been a steadfast partner of The Dictionary Project for more than two decades. Their recent letter reflects the deep joy and lasting impact that providing dictionaries brings to third-grade students. Here’s their inspiring message: Letter Content: March 13, 2025 Good Morning! Enclosed are thank-you letters from the third... Read More
Marshall Rotary Club Brings the Joy of Dictionaries to Local Students
Marshall Rotary Club Brings the Joy of Dictionaries to Local Students The Marshall Rotary Club in Illinois continues its proud tradition of supporting The Dictionary Project by delivering student dictionaries to local third graders. Their heartfelt letter reminds us of the excitement and pride children feel when they receive their very own dictionary, labeled with their name. Here’s their touching message: Letter Content: December... Read More
“The Power of Lost Words” and How The Dictionary Project Protects Language for Future Generations.
The Power of Lost Words: How The Dictionary Project Protects Language for Future Generations. The success of The Dictionary of Lost Words — both the book by Pip Williams and its acclaimed stage adaptation — highlights an important truth: words shape our world, and when they are lost or forgotten, a part of history disappears too.The story follows Esme Nicholl, a young woman who... Read More
Montclair Rotary Club Provides Over 15,550 Dictionaries to Students Through The Dictionary Project.
Montclair Rotary Club Provides Over 15,550 Dictionaries to Students Through The Dictionary Project. Since 2004, the Rotary Club of Montclair, New Jersey, has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, providing free dictionaries to third-grade students in Montclair and Verona. Led by Rotarian Georgia Brown—affectionately known as the “Dictionary Peach”—the project has delivered over 15,550 dictionaries to young learners in the area. Georgia’s lifelong love... Read More
Rotary Club of Hanford Sunset delivers dictionaries to students.
Hanford Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Jefferson Elementary Students Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Hanford, CA, recently received their very own copy of Webster’s Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition, thanks to the Rotary Club of Hanford Sunset. This delivery is part of a long-standing local initiative aligned with The Dictionary Project, a nationwide literacy campaign. Since 2004, Hanford Rotarians have delivered more than... Read More
📚 148 Dictionaries Donated to Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Students in Florida
April 18, 2025 – Davenport, FL – In a significant effort to promote literacy, Steve Githens presented 148 dictionaries to students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy (RGSA) in Polk County, Florida. This initiative is part of the ongoing dictionary distribution program aimed at enhancing vocabulary skills among young learners. RGSA, a K–12 charter school located in northeastern Polk County, emphasizes global studies and cultural... Read More
Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Dictionary of Kazakh Idioms to Promote Language and Culture.
Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Dictionary of Kazakh Idioms to Promote Language and Culture Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Kazakh Idioms Dictionary April 18, 2025 – Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan has published a trilingual dictionary of Kazakh idioms in Kazakh, Russian, and English. The release celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. It also supports the growing need for intercultural communication and multilingual... Read More
Renowned Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Prabhakar Apte Passes Away at 92 in Thane.
Renowned Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Prabhakar Apte Passes Away at 92 in Thane April 18, 2025 – Thane, Maharashtra – Dr. Prabhakar Pandurang Apte, a respected Sanskrit scholar and expert in ancient Indian texts and temple architecture, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related complications. He is survived by two daughters. Dr. Apte was widely recognized for his scholarly contributions to... Read More