We bring together and lift up individuals and organizations that promote forms of the spoken, written, and sung word as a tool for personal and communal transformation.
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“Being part of TLA Network, a vibrant, creative, and healing community, allows me to keep my heart open. The community is a playground to regenerate from body to spirit. We are made of the energy of our surroundings, of the people we spend time with. I have consciously chosen TLA Network to root myself in a creative sangha.” -Marianela Medrano | In the last year, we rebuilt the house of the Transformative Language Arts Network with a fabulous new coordinator, creative and engaged board, exciting global salons, renewed Power of Words conference, and so much more. Please help us grow our programs, resources, classes, and events to help you and your communities discover, recover, and amplify your voices and visions. Give today to our 2023 campaign to support scholarships for online classes and our annual conference, new global programs to grow TLA around the world, our forthcoming new podcast and other publications, and program development. Your donation can also be in honor or memory of a loved one. Thank you for giving the power of words! Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone is just to include them. TLAN has been that gift to me and I find myself stretching limits and pushing boundaries because of the trust placed in me. I feel valued. – Renu Thomas |
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Outstanding Transformative Language Arts Organization of the Year Community Building Art Works Seema Reza, CEO & Poetry Facilitation Outstanding Transformative Language Arts Practitioner Outstanding Transformative Language Arts Publication Outstanding Transformative Language Arts Network Volunteer (clockwise from upper left) |
Thank you to our generous, creative18th Power of Words Conference sponsors!We couldn't do what we do without you and people and organizations like you.
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We offer a certificate in Transformative Language Arts Foundations, an introduction to TLA in theory and practice with a focus on ethical work, community networking, and TLA in action. To learn more, visit our Certificate in TLA Foundations page.
Why become a TLAN member?
“Within TLAN, I’ve experienced a profound sense of validity, of acceptance and support, that goes far beyond camaraderie. It’s inspirational, and it’s practical. It motivates me, and it provides tools and ideas that inform every aspect of my work. TLAN classes, conferences, and programs have expanded and deepened my own creative work; pieces begun as class assignments have been published and are forthcoming. Shared advice and discoveries from other members has enriched and extended my coaching practice, helping me help others tell their stories.” – Judy Brenneman |