Diane Luby Lane is the visionary founder and executive director of Get Lit and the Get Lit Players, a testament to her unwavering dedication to empowering young minds through the transformative power of poetry.
In addition to her esteemed role at Get Lit, Lane is also the pioneering founder of the Classic Slam, a globally renowned youth classic poetry festival that has become a beacon for artistic expression and self-discovery.
Her Lit Kit, a meticulously crafted, standards-based in-school curriculum, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been adopted by schools across the United States and internationally, a testament to its effectiveness in nurturing young minds.
Lane's literary prowess is further evident in her authorship of Words of Women, a seminal work published by Samuel French, as well as her role as playwright and star of the critically acclaimed one-woman show Deep Sea Diving, also known as Born Feet First, which toured the Southwest alongside the illustrious poet Jimmy Santiago Baca.
Lane's impressive array of accomplishments is matched only by her commitment to lifelong learning, as evidenced by her graduation from the Annenberg Foundation's esteemed Alchemy + Leadership Program, her status as a TedX speaker, and her membership in the Southern California Leadership Network.
Furthermore, Lane has been recognized for her tireless efforts by being appointed to Mayor Eric Garcetti's Poet Laureate Committee, a distinction that underscores her influence and impact on the literary world.
In recognition of her selfless dedication to serving others, Lane has been honored with the Presidential Lifetime Service Award, a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
