September 29, 2022
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we recognize and observe the history, culture, and achievements by the Hispanic and Latinx community. In celebration, we invite you to read and enjoy Arianny’s joyful poem, “My Latin Self” … 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
826 Digital, Get Involved, Resources
September 20, 2022
This year’s Banned Books Week theme “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us” highlights how stories connect people and communities together. “Sharing stories important to us means sharing a part of ourselves,” the American Library Association (ALA) explained. “Books reach across … 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
826 Digital, Get Involved, Resources
September 15, 2022
826 National’s platform for teachers, 826 Digital, recently received a makeover. The new platform boasts increased accessibility, a new resource library with advanced search capacities, new features for sharing and saving resources—including adding resources to Google Classroom—and more opportunities for … Continue reading
Get Involved, Research, Resources
August 29, 2022
In 2020, the 826 National Research team published part one of “The Truth About Writing Education.” The first report in this series focused on creating awareness and solutions about the current state of writing education in America through interviews with … Continue reading
June 15, 2022
At 826, we believe writing is power. By publishing student work, we amplify future thought leaders. In honor of the 826 mission and the lives lost and affected by gun violence, we’ve donated 25% of 826 Digital Bookstore’s May proceeds … Continue reading
Get Involved, Resources, Student Writing
June 8, 2022
Darius W. from 826CHI said it best when they said, “Love is the best thing alive.” Although February is more synonymous with love and romance, this June, we’re celebrating the power and acceptance of love — love for our families, … Continue reading
