Get Lit - Words Ignite

08/25/2026

We at Get Lit are heartbroken to hear about the passing of writer, musician, artist, and literacy hero, Dolly Parton.

We’ve long been a fan of Dolly’s incredible body of work, but especially her Imagination Library (Imagination Library), which has been dedicated to inspiring a love of reading for over 30 years. We will miss you forever, Dolly. 🩷

Quotes from the Imagination Library’s official website.

08/24/2026

Some poetry + art moments in honor of our newest Substack post: “Poems and Paintings That I Know Would Be Besties”.

How synesthesia and ekphrastic poetry led Emma Redman (Emma Redman) to Get Lit’s Classic and Response Poetry Model. Read at the link in our bio! 🔗

Pictured Here:
“The Accolade” by Edmund Leighton (1901)

“Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth (1948) 

“Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid” by Johannes Vermeer (1670–1671) 

“Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck (1434)

“Flaming June” by Sir Frederic Leighton (1895) 

“American Gothic” by Grant Wood (1930) 

“The Swing” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1767)

“The Lady with an Ermine” by Leonardo da Vinci (1489–1491) 

“Old Woman Saying Grace” by Nicolaes Maes (1656)

08/22/2026

We got the grant!! We are honored to thank the Perenchio Foundation (Perenchio Foundation) for supporting the arts, poetry and culture in Los Angeles🩷💜🧡

Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, Brian Sonia-Wallace, expresses our thanks best with his poem, “You Have Given New Futures Voice”!

08/21/2026

Ready to take the next step with your writing, poetry and performance?
This free program is celebrating its 20th season. Click the link in our bio to join this historic, award winning troupe of young creatives, coached by Blu. ⭐️🌟💫✨

08/19/2026

Calling all rappers, writers and poets!!

Get Lit Player applications for the 2026-2027 cohort are now OPEN!

Want to join the troupe of nationally recognized poets, performers, storytellers and leaders? Get paid to perform? Receive weekly in-person coaching with Blu and join a community of other young creatives?

Click the link in our bio to apply! ⭐️

08/18/2026

Check out Get Lit's brand new Substack!

This week, acclaimed poet, writer, and artist Monique Mitchell selected, responded to, and annotated "Age of Consent" by Lenore Kandel.

Read more here:

"Age of Consent” by Lenore Kandel. Selected, responded to, and annotated by Monique Mitchell.

08/17/2026

NEW on Substack! ⭐️ Check out the first installment of our “Classic Poem of the Month” series.

This month, acclaimed poet, writer, and artist Monique Mitchell (Monique Mitchell) selected, responded to, and annotated “Age of Consent” by Lenore Kandel. Check out the full story at the link in our bio. 🔗

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Happy Celestial Birthday, Andrea Gibson ❤️🦋

Poem from the Get Lit Anthology.