December 4, 2019
‘Tis the season for carols and jingles — and singing along to a classic holiday album: A Very She & Him Christmas! Recorded by Zooey Deschanel (She) & M. Ward (Him) and released in 2011 by Merge Records, an independent record … 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
October 23, 2019
Name-calling, whispering campaigns, hurtful teasing, being excluded from activities, and physical abuse — these are just some of the bullying behaviors 1 in 5 students nationwide experience every day at school. It’s painful in the moment to be bullied by your … Continue reading
826 In The News, Friends of 826
October 4, 2019
Orange isn’t only the color of fall leaves and pumpkins. In October, it’s also the color of bullying prevention! Throughout the month we’re out to help students stop bullying before it starts through “Include Someone, Make a Difference,” our latest … Continue reading
826 In The News, Friends of 826
September 30, 2019
826NYC and 826 Boston recently had a very special visitor: award-winning writer, producer, and presenter Cathy FitzGerald. This summer, London-based FitzGerald flew across the pond to discover the magic of 826, and she’s telling the world all about it! On … Continue reading
Events, Friends of 826, Student Writing
September 30, 2019
Get ready to make some space on your bookshelf because The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019 is here! 826 National once again has the honor of serving as the series’ editor and New York Times bestselling author Edan Lepucki — author … Continue reading
826 In The News, Friends of 826
September 12, 2019
A “curious display of doughnuts” and students writing their futures. That’s what writer Cameron Berger discovered when he paid a visit to 826LA and it’s Echo Park Time Travel Mart. And as Berger detailed in “Where Kids Reap the Rewards … Continue reading
826 In The News, Friends of 826
September 5, 2019
Who writes the future? Here at 826, the answer is always our students. That’s why we’re thrilled to share “Write the Future,” our collaboration with temporary tattoo design company Tattly! The colorful wearable art, designed by fine artist, author, and … Continue reading
Friends of 826, Teacher Spotlight, Teacher Spotlight
August 4, 2019
We’re honored to introduce you to our second 826 Digital Spotlight Educator, Christie Cognevich. Christie is a high school English teacher at Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans, LA! For Christie, sometimes the abundance of creative writing resources online means … Continue reading
