“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
Mesita Elementary School Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to The Dictionary Project.
Mesita Elementary School Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to The Dictionary Project. Students at Mesita Elementary School in El Paso, Texas, recently received their own personal copies of dictionaries through The Dictionary Project. Thanks to the dedication of local sponsors, dozens of third-grade students now have access to a valuable resource to enhance their vocabulary, reading, and lifelong learning skills. This initiative continues The Dictionary... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Apache Junction Distributes Over 260 Dictionaries to Local Students.
The Kiwanis Club of Apache Junction proudly participated in The Dictionary Project for the first time this year, delivering dictionaries to all fifth-grade students at four local schools: Peralta Trail Elementary, Four Peaks Elementary, Desert Vista Elementary, and the Avalon Charter School of Apache Junction. The club successfully distributed over 260 dictionaries, helping students build their vocabulary and strengthen their learning skills. In their... 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
✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project?
✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project? A visual dictionary is a type of dictionary that explains the meaning of words primarily through detailed images and diagrams, rather than just definitions. Instead of listing only text-based explanations, a visual dictionary shows pictures of objects, concepts, or ideas and labels their parts, making it easier for readers—especially... Read More
These 15 new words added to French dictionary.
Le Petit Larousse 2026 Adds 150 New Words — A Reminder of Why Dictionaries Matter. The Le Petit Larousse dictionary will add 150 new words to its upcoming 2026 edition, reflecting how languages constantly evolve to match the world around us. The new edition will be available to the public on May 21, 2026. French editors say their goal is to “reflect the evolution... 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