Writing changes
lives
communities
the future
826 National leads the largest youth writing network in the country
We support 826 chapters, publish young writers, and equip educators to help every student discover the power and joy of writing.
Beat of the Drum
Beat of the Drum
Mission: Life on Mars?
Mission: Life on Mars?
What’s Reality Anymore
What’s Reality Anymore
We are not alone
I am Innocent: A Dragonbolt Story
I am Innocent: A Dragonbolt Story
Amplifying powerful stories from youth voices
We believe writing is as vital as reading
Writing skills build the foundation for academic, professional, and personal success. But writing education is unevenly distributed and underfunded across the country. 826 National improves both equity and access to writing education by supporting local programs and advancements in writing education.
A national movement for creativity
Nine 826 chapters across the country provide students from under-resourced communities with high-quality writing and publishing programs in inspiring, creative spaces.
Free resources for educators and parents
826 Digital brings the 826 approach to classrooms and communities around the world. Find free lesson plans, writing prompts, student writing samples, videos, and more.
Setting new standards for writing education
The 826 Research team reports on the state of writing education, measures our impact on students, educators, and communities, and establishes best practices to move the national conversation forward.
Where students become writers
Our definition of success is simple: Strengthen students through the transformative power of writing, wherever life takes them.
26 letters.
Infinite possibilities.
Every student has a story to tell.