Get Lit — Words Ignite is a Los Angeles-based education nonprofit founded in 2006 by author and educator Diane Luby Lane to increase literacy, empower youth, and energize communities through poetry and visual media.[2] The organization aims to transform the lives of young people worldwide through classic and spoken word poetry. Through the use of specialized curriculums, the program engages young people by providing a creative outlet, community, and real-life work experience.