826 Digital, 826 Publications, Get Involved
September 15, 2023
We’re excited to announce the theme for our next student publication — “Hear Me Out,” in partnership with author, poet, and 826 alum, Javier Zamora! Across the country, young people are showing their elected leaders that they do not need … Continue reading
September 9, 2023
Jason Gong is a lifelong diversity, equity and inclusion champion. As practitioner with 20 years of results-driven DEI&B expertise, he has led and scaled DEI initiatives and teams at some of the most influential companies in the world including American … Continue reading
August 22, 2023
826 is a global movement that goes beyond just our nine chapters. All over the world, organizations inspired by the 826 model and approach work to champion young voices and inspire young people to write. Today, there are over 70 … Continue reading
Chapter Highlights, Staff Spotlight
August 22, 2023
This past year, eight 826 staff members traveled across the country to visit and learn from 826 chapters in the 826 Chapter Exchange Program. Started in 2019, the 826 Chapter Exchange Program was created by 826 National to provide an … Continue reading
Chapter Highlights, Events, Get Involved
August 14, 2023
On our unofficial official holiday — 826 Day — we celebrate all things 826: our dedicated staff and volunteers, our incredible students and educators, our newly published young writers, and all of our amazing supporters. From coast-to-coast, 826 chapters will … Continue reading
July 25, 2023
As the largest youth writing organization, the 826 Network is always learning, connecting, and collaborating to better serve our students to become stronger writers. Every year, 826 National unites the 826 Network together through a series of professional development workshops, … Continue reading
July 18, 2023
At 826, we’re all guilty of having a reading list a mile long. Earlier this year, we asked the 826 Network, “What book or author should everyone read/know about?” Answers ranged from classics, like Toni Morrison, to new favorites, like … Continue reading
July 5, 2023
“There is no school without us.” – 826 New Orleans’ 2018 Student Editorial Board At 826 National, we are deeply motivated by the question of who gets to learn to write in this country and what impact that has … Continue reading
826 Publications, Student Writing
June 28, 2023
We’re thrilled to present this year’s 826 Pub Month by showcasing a collection of 826 books across the Network by young writers. Last year, 826 published over 1,300 student publications and published over 5,000 young writers. This year, our students … Continue reading
