June 2, 2023
We’re excited to introduce our new Chief Development Officer, Amira Seaboch. A lifelong writer (she keeps a mug that says “writer” on her desk), Amira has over 20 years of experience in fundraising and philanthropic development and has worked in … Continue reading
826 Digital, Events, Student Spotlight
May 31, 2023
We are excited to announce the finalists for our first-ever 826 Digital Writers’ Showcase! The 826 Digital Writers’ Showcase invited students from across the country, ages 6-18, to submit a video featuring their original writing in any genre. At 826, … Continue reading
Get Involved, Teacher Spotlight
May 9, 2023
by Kathy Seipp, Fourth-grade teacher, Minneapolis, Minnesota I am a teacher, and I am not OK. My students, their families, my fellow colleagues are not OK. School systems are imploding, and we are in crisis. The residual effects of the … Continue reading
826 Publications, Friends of 826, Get Involved, Resources, Student Writing
April 18, 2023
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27 with 826 National’s one-page #PocketPoem zine! In partnership with the Academy of American Poets, this one-page #PocketPoem zine features the student poem “Run Away Snakes” by Ella L., Age 11, from our … Continue reading
February 15, 2023
We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team and graphic designer, Megan Derry! Megan was first introduced to the 826 Network when she was working at Barkley, an advertising firm in Kansas City, MO, where she worked on … Continue reading
Get Involved, Resources, Student Spotlight
February 14, 2023
If you’re feeling a little tongue-tied this Valentine’s Day, let 826 students be your personal Cyrano de Bergerac with our Valentine’s Day cards! We’ve created reusable valentine’s bookmarks for you to share and send to your loved ones! Each of … Continue reading
January 5, 2023
Every day across the 826 Network, 826 educators and volunteers encourage students to embrace bold, creative ideas through writing. When students write an anti-ode to olives, or reimagine possibilities through speculative fiction, they are sustaining the creative spark within themselves. … Continue reading
826 Publications, Get Involved
December 16, 2022
As you shop this holiday season, we wanted to share how you can continue to support 826 National and our mission: Shop with 826 National through Amazon Smile Get into the holiday spirit with A Very She & Him … Continue reading
December 16, 2022
After eight years with the 826 Network, our team is having to say “bon voyage” to our Director of Development, Areesah Mobley. Areesah came to us from 826DC, where she was the Director of Development for seven years and served … Continue reading
