Spotlight

Highlights from our journey — voices, milestones, and events that continue to inspire our mission.

Now Available in Sign Language.

Over 70 million people around the world use sign language to express and share their stories.

Green Lantern is now sharing ours too — in ASL.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch them come to life.

A woman signs in American Sign Language in front of an animated storybook illustration showing a woodcutter chopping a tree in a forest with a rabbit nearby and a sunset sky. Text in Korean and English describes the story's setting.
A young woman with short dark hair is making a scary face and holding her hands up in claws. She is wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and standing against a plain background. To her right, there is a colorful animated illustration of an elderly man crying with a joyful expression, along with dancing goblins and a traditional Korean setting. There are Korean and English texts in the image, including a story about a grandpa singing to turn away from scary things, and a narration about a door slamming open.

Green Lantern App

  • Readers can now read books in multiple languages. Each book page can be instantly translated — just like Google Translate’s full-page feature — so users can enjoy stories in any language they choose.

  • Every book now includes a “Read Aloud” button that links directly to a YouTube video of the story being read aloud. This helps users listen and follow along easily.

  • Books are automatically sorted by popularity, showing the most-read and loved stories at the top of the page — our version of a Green Lantern Bestseller list.

  • Users can search for any book easily.
    If time allows, we plan to add an AI recommendation system that suggests books based on each reader’s interests and reading history.

  • Our worksheets, previously hosted on Google Docs or Google Forms, are now integrated directly into the app.

    When users complete a quiz, the app automatically grades their answers — complete with colorful fireworks and celebratory effects for correct answers, making learning fun and rewarding!

  • Green Lantern introduces online classrooms that divide lessons by level and theme.

    Each classroom offers books and worksheets suited for its learners — from children to adults learning new languages or older readers exploring world folklore.

    Green Lantern is a global learning community where anyone can grow through stories.

Illustration of an open book with green text that reads "Green Lantern International" and a globe icon on the right page, set against a green background.

Introducing our newest features…

Connection

Have you found us through one of our letters?
Maybe a friend, a teacher, or a library shared it with you.

However you got here—we’re glad you did.

Green Lantern has always been about stories finding their way to the people who need them most.

Person holding several paper bags, some with colorful designs, next to a red surface and a white plastic bag filled with more paper bags in the background.
Multiple brown envelopes with barcodes and handwritten addresses spread out on a wooden surface.
A person holding a stack of brown paper envelopes with barcode labels on each, outdoors on a brick pavement.
Stacks of blue and green envelopes with stickers and handwritten addresses, arranged on a gray surface, some envelopes showing holographic and printed stamps.
Numerous manila envelopes with white barcode labels arranged on a wooden surface.
Numerous green envelopes with handwritten addresses and decorated with American flag stamps, arranged on a wooden surface.
A green tote bag filled with numerous green and blue paper documents or folders.

A 2025 Recap of Green Lantern in Action

Going Step by Step, Hand in Hand.

  • A group of children and a young woman engaged in a learning activity at a wooden table, with snacks and colorful pens, in a room with musical instruments and a world map on the wall.

Children gathered around a table working together on a paper in a classroom setting.

Helping Each Other Out!

Children gathered around a table drawing with colored markers, with some drawings and markers visible on the table.
A woman and a young girl sit closely together at a table, looking at a sheet of paper. Other children and papers are on the table, surrounded by school supplies and notebooks.
A woman helping a young girl with a worksheet at a table, with school supplies and snacks nearby.
A young girl with long dark hair sitting at a desk, writing on a sheet of paper with printed text. There are school supplies, including a colorful box of pens or markers, a white pencil case, and some papers on the desk.
A young boy wearing glasses and a gray sweatshirt, sitting at a desk, writing on a worksheet with a blue pen. He has a bright orange sticky note on his chest with handwritten text in Korean. There are colored markers and a white pen on the desk, and other children are visible in the background, engaged in activities.

Using all our brain power…

Children and a woman gathered around a table with colored chalks, papers, and a water bottle in a library or classroom environment.
Children and adults in a classroom, some children raising their hands, some seated at tables with books and supplies, with bookshelves and computer monitors in the background.
Children studying and doing homework at a classroom table with notebooks, pens, and school supplies.
Kids drawing on a large sheet of white paper at a table in a classroom or community center, with markers and cups nearby, while a woman with a name tag observes.

And sometimes mustering

a bit of courage..

A young girl in a maroon sweatshirt is standing and holding a piece of paper, speaking to children seated at a table, with a person holding a microphone nearby.
Two women are sitting at a table in a library, engaged in conversation, with shelves of colorful books in the background.
Group of children smiling and holding a large piece of paper with drawings and doodles, standing in front of a whiteboard.
Two boys are standing in a classroom, reading from papers. A man is holding a microphone towards the boy wearing a gray sweatshirt. In the background, a screen displays text in Korean.
Classroom with children and adults participating in a discussion or activity, some raising their hands, in a music room with drums and a whiteboard.
A woman and a young boy sitting at a table with markers, surrounded by musical instruments including a drum set and speaker, in a room with a world map on the wall.

But who says we can’t have fun doing it!

Children and adults in a classroom excitedly celebrating or playing a game, some with raised hands and wide smiles.
Children and adults playing Jenga with paper cups in a classroom or library setting, with bookshelves and windows in the background.
Two children build a pyramid of paper cups with one woman assisting, indoors with a wooden wall background.
Children building a pyramid with paper cups in a classroom or library setting, with some children smiling and engaging in the activity.
Group of children and a teacher holding a large poster with drawings of trees, rainbow, buildings, and various doodles. The children are standing in front of a large screen displaying a presentation.
Children participating in a game or activity holding colorful balloons while standing in a line, with several adults in the background.

Besides..

Green Lantern will

always be with you.

Three young women wearing black and blue shirts with name tags reading "Green Lantern" are posing together indoors, making peace signs and a thumbs-up gesture. Several people are seen in the background, some holding balloons and engaging in conversation.
A woman with long black hair, wearing a black t-shirt, is standing at a table with four children in a classroom or library setting. The children are sitting around the table with books and colored markers. The background includes bookshelves filled with colorful books, educational supplies, and windows with blinds.
Group of women working together at a table in a library, writing on a large sheet of paper with markers, with bookshelves and other children in the background.
A young woman leaning over a table, assisting children with their work. Two children are visible, one of whom is writing in a notebook and the other looking at the camera with glasses. There is a bag of caramel popcorn and school supplies on the table, with more children and adults in the background in a room with wooden floors and chairs.
A woman wearing a black T-shirt with the words 'GREEN LANTERN' printed on the back, standing in a classroom or conference room filled with students seated at tables.
Young woman with updo hairstyle smiling and giving a thumbs up while holding papers, wearing a black polo shirt with a lanyard that says 'GREEN LANTERN' in a room with wooden walls, bookshelves, and a large map of the world.

Follow the tutorial below to make your own Green Lantern book step by step!

Create Your Own Green Lantern Book.

Title slide of a tutorial on making a green lantern book, with the text 'How to Make a Green Lantern Book' and 'A Step-by-Step Tutorial' on a white background.
Instructions for taking photos of a book to create an e-book, emphasizing the importance of capturing the cover and different pages with text and drawings.
Screenshot of instructions for generating an image by uploading a photo of a book page and inputting text, with a photo of a storybook page featuring a colorful illustration of two queens, a king, and a girl in traditional clothing.
Instructions for uploading a photo to ChatGPT or DALL·E for translation, including a sample book cover image with Korean text and an illustration of two characters in traditional clothing.
Step-by-step instructions for book creation process, emphasizing prior steps, image and translation needs, and saving pages in order as JPG files.
Screenshot of Canva's homepage with the prompt "What will you design today?" and various template options displayed, including event posters and schedules.
Computer screen showing Canva design interface with options like Invite people, Templates, Photos, Graphics, Creators, Starred content, and buttons for Sheet, Doc, Whiteboard, and Presentation.
Guide for creating a YouTube thumbnail by bringing images into Canva, showing two screenshots of Canva's interface with options for social media and a selected YouTube thumbnail.
Screenshots showing a tutorial on how to bring images into Canva. The first screenshot displays a blank Canva page, and the second shows an image file labeled 'IMG 6643.jpeg' being dragged and dropped onto the Canva blank page.
Screenshot demonstrating steps to bring images into Canva, showing two side-by-side images of a digital art editing process with menus and cursor clicks, and instructions 'Step 4 - Bringing Images to Canva' and 'Press the three dots' at the top and b
A tutorial showing two computer screens with a digital art scene of a girl with a headband sitting on a rock, a floating woman in a pink dress, and a girl with bunny ears in a pond, illustrating the process of setting an image as a background in Canv
Step 4 guide on bringing images to Canva, emphasizing how to paste text for each page by placing the English text first followed by the second language, with two layout options: side by side (English on the left, second language on the right) and sta
A computer screen showing a Canva interface with the share button highlighted, demonstrating how to change the sharing settings to 'Anyone with the link'.
Guidelines for bringing images to Canva, including tips on text and illustration placement, text effects for visibility, and maintaining consistency in design.
Text message on a light gray background thanking the viewer and providing an Instagram handle @GREENLANTERNINT for questions.

Green Lantern International: Canada Chapter 🇨🇦

Green Lantern’s Canada chapter was established at Lord Byng Secondary School by Warren Ran!

Green Lantern International: Vietnam Chapter 🇻🇳

Green Lantern’s Vietnam chapter was established at the British International School Ho Chi Minh City by Amaury Desurmont and Minh Anh Tran!

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Two boys in school uniforms standing in front of a bulletin board in a classroom, smiling, with backpacks on the floor.
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Green Lantern International: U.S.A (Fullerton) Chapter 🇺🇸

Green Lantern’s chapter in the United States was established at Troy HighSchool by Samantha Yang and Kai Linehan!

  • A cartoon tiger with wide eyes and an open mouth, showing its teeth, under a large yellow moon against a dark blue sky.

    100 Books and Counting.

  • Night sky filled with stars, some brighter than others.

    Green Lantern International has officially published 100 books, a milestone made possible by our global team of students.

  • Dark night sky filled with stars, with no visible objects or landmarks.

    Together, we continue to bring stories and culture to readers around the world.

🇰🇷 Green Lantern International:

Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies

Green Lantern’s Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies Chapter (Korea) was established by Kyle Lee!

A group of eight students standing outside in front of a large modern building, holding up signs spelling 'G H A F S G' and 'GREEN LANTERN'.
A group of eight students standing outdoors in front of a modern building, raising their fists in a gesture of solidarity or celebration.

🇰🇷 Green Lantern International:

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Green Lantern’s Jeju chapter was established at North London Collegiate School Jeju by Hyunseung Kim!

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🇰🇷 Green Lantern International:

Goyang Global Highschool

Green Lantern’s Goyang Global Highschool Chapter (Korea) was established by Yeona Sung and Jian Kim!

Group of students in a classroom holding signs that spell out 'GREEN LANTERN' and 'GGHS' with some students kneeling in front and others standing behind a chalkboard.
Group of students in a classroom, many are raising their fists in a sign of empowerment, standing in front of a chalkboard.

🇨🇳 Green Lantern International:

China Chapter

Green Lantern’s China chapter was established at Olive Tree International Academy by Ben Chen!

Group of five young people standing against a beige wall, holding signs that spell out 'G OLIVE TREE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY' with some signs featuring the academy's logo.

🇶🇦 Green Lantern International:

Qatar Chapter

Green Lantern’s Qatar Chapter was established by The Student Reach (org.) in Qatar!

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🇰🇷 Green Lantern International:

Seoul Global HighSchool Chapter

Green Lantern’s Seoul Global HighSchool Chapter (Korea) was established by Seojun Kim!

Six teenagers standing on a sports field holding signs and tablets with letters and words, with trees and a green fence in the background.
Six young people standing on a sports field with trees and a green fence in the background, raising their fists in a show of determination.

🇰🇷 Green Lantern International: CheongShim International Academy

Keeping Folklore Alive: The People Who Keep It Breathing Today

Video courtesy of Julia Riew

Julia Riew — Composer & Storyteller

Julia Riew first introduced Dive as her Harvard senior thesis, a musical inspired by the folktale of Shimcheong. When she began sharing songs from the show online, they spread quickly and the project became known as a “Korean Disney princess” musical. The project is now in development with the American Repertory Theater.

Her work has also reached young readers through The Last Tiger, a New York Times bestselling novel that blends history and myth to reimagine her grandparents’ story.

Julia has described storytelling as her way of practicing empathy and stepping into new worlds. At Green Lantern, we see that same power in folktales. These are stories that carry culture, teach values, and give children everywhere a chance to dream beyond their circumstances.

Green Lantern 2025 Summer Children’s Book Workshop at the National Assembly

  • Children sitting at a green table drawing and coloring with markers at an outdoor event, with adults standing nearby and event tents in the background.

  • Children sitting at a long outdoor table drawing and writing on paper, with colored markers and books, under a tent.

Green Lantern co-hosts Global Folklore Writing Competition for young authors at the National Assembly

  • A young woman giving a presentation at a podium in a conference room, with a large screen behind her displaying the words 'Make Your Own Story.' and a logo reading 'GREEN LAN.' There is a South Korean flag behind her, and an audience member is visible in the foreground.