Language/Literature

Language and literature cultural and community activities fall into many categories. Adapt one of these helpful project ideas to the specific needs of your own community.

Language

Language project suggestions:

Work with the language departments of local schools to organize an international event.
Encourage young people to develop an appreciation for their own language and other languages.
Provide scholarships for students of language.
Sponsor a public speaking contest for local youth.
Organize a public lecture series.

Literature

Literature project suggestions:

Arrange for a public reading of a book or poetry by a local author.
Sponsor a short story or poetry writing contest. Arrange for the local newspaper to publish winning entries.
Purchase new books for the local library or school.
To encourage literacy in young children, establish a public storybook hour.
Organize a reading club for children. Offer prizes for avid readers.
Sponsor a used book sale.
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