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
July 22, 2019
1. Select 826 National: Log onto AmazonSmile using your existing Amazon account, and search for 826 National in the welcome screen. You only have to select 826 National once, and the system will remember your choice. 2. Save: Bookmark AmazonSmile … Continue reading
May 21, 2019
Joel Arquillos, 826LA Executive Director, shares 10 things he’s learned from teens about social media in 826 National’s newest publication True Connections.
Adults Can Learn from Teens about Social Media Continue reading
May 16, 2019
On Monday, April 29th, “The Human Journey: Creating the Story of Us” 2019 Kennedy Center Arts Summit explored how stories—especially those stories that lay beyond the dominant narrative—can reframe world views, foster empathy, and build a more equitable society. Poets, playwrights, writers, … Continue reading
