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
826 Publications, Student Writing
June 12, 2023
Writing has the power to unlock doors within ourselves and doors to the world around us. Take a journey with us into the wonderful worlds discovered by the young writers in 826 National’s newest student books, A Place Worth Being: … Continue reading
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
