Category: Student Writing

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Celebrating a Year of Books

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

Discover New Worlds from Young Writers In “The Beast” and “A Place Worth Being”

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

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Carry a #PocketPoem Zine With You (Carry it in your heart)

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

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826 National’s Newest Publication with Ada Limón

August 18, 2022

We’re excited to welcome Ada Limón as our 24th Poet Laureate!  As a leader in youth writing education and student publishing, 826 National was asked by the Library of Congress to nominate three poets for the Poet Laureate position – … Continue reading

“Love is the Best Thing Alive”: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Voices and Stories

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

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Voices

May 27, 2022

During the last few days of Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) Heritage Month, we wanted to share and celebrate stories that honor the AAPI experience. These past couple of years have been a challenging time for the AAPI community, and … Continue reading

Write for Inclusion

Write for Inclusion with Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up

September 24, 2020

“The reason you should accept people the way they are is because everybody is different and people have feelings as soft as feathers.” — Nana-Wadieh, Grade 3, 826NYC October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re excited to partner with … Continue reading

In Poets in Revolt! young people write for empathy and justice

April 20, 2020

“Let’s write / make things right.” –Paris A., Grade 9, 826LA Whether it’s the March for Our Lives, the Youth Climate Strike, or Black Lives Matter, young people are at the frontlines of combating injustice and changing the world. Poets … Continue reading

826 Students Guest Edit ‘The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019’

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