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, 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
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
Events, Get Involved, Resources
September 22, 2022
At 826, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to collaborate and work with amazing writers – many whose works have been banned and challenged. To honor and celebrate these writers and their stories, we’ve selected a few of them in our … Continue reading
Events, Get Involved, Resources
September 21, 2022
InPEN America’s latest report on book censorship, they counted 874 different authors, 198 illustrators, and 9 translators to have been banned – many who have been banned multiple times in various districts. Their research also discovered that many banned and … Continue reading
Events, Get Involved, Resources
September 19, 2022
At 826 National, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to see themselves in the stories they read and write the stories that haven’t been told. Today’s banned books movement threatens students’ ability to do so. This year, … Continue reading
December 4, 2019
Celebrating a movement centered on creativity, democracy, and amplifying student voice through writing. That’s what happened on Nov. 7 in New York City at the inaugural 826 Story Soirée, an evening hosted by 826 National and 826NYC. The event, held … Continue reading
December 3, 2019
What happens when you combine the existing free college writing support offered by chapters in the 826 Network with Reach Higher’s expertise in creating a college-going movement? You get The Great College Essay Project, an effort launched this fall to … Continue reading
