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For the past five years, Get Lit has served over 10,000 teens in the Los Angeles area through various programs inspiring them to utilize the power of literature to change their lives. Formed in 2005 by Diane Luby Lane, the non-profit organization has since gone on to combat teenage illiteracy while providing the LA Unified School District with an educational model for poetry and literature aimed at transforming underperforming students. Over the years, Get Lit has also entered a collaborative relationship with California Poet Laureate Carol Muske-Dukes that has allowed it to compile a curriculum as well as spark ‘The Magic Poetry Bus’ program. In addition, the youth literacy promoting group also offers in-school and after-school services such as the “Ignite” and “The Get Lit Players” projects. Award-winning poet Jimmy Santiago Baca has said of the Get Lit Players that “they are tackling the darkness of illiteracy and lighting the way for our youth.” This Saturday, in support of this important local organization, actor and activist Tim Robbins will host an evening of fundraising for Get Lit’s poetry and literature programs. Taking place at the Gilmore Adobe in Los Angeles, the event will feature dinner, a silent auction and other forms of entertainment all for a good cause.

GUEST: Diane Luby Lane, Executive Director of Get Lit Players, Taylor Johnson (17), and Aziza Barnes (17), part of the classic teen poetry troupe at Get Lit Players

The Get Lit fundraising event will take place this Saturday July 10th at 5:30 pm at the Gilmore Adobe, 6301 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA, 90036. Get tickets online at www.getlit.org.