Community-driven change

We partner with community organizations in cities that already have 826 chapters and those that operate in completely new corners of the country. Together, we customize curriculum and design programs to share the power and joy of writing.

Author Partners

Tony Weaver, Jr.
Writer and Educator
Mychal Threets
Literacy Ambassador
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Javier Zamora
Salvadoran poet and activist
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Jason Reynolds
#1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books
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Amanda Gorman
#1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet
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Ada Limón
24th Poet Laureate of The United States
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John Krasinski
Writer and Director
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Program Partners

poets.org
Common Sense Education
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Life Stories Logo
Paramount Logo
Cartoon Network Logo
PBS News Hour
Newsela Logo
Amplifier Logo
acad of american poets logo
reach higher logo
New York Public Library
Teach For America Logo
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Logo
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National Writing Project Logo
National Rural Education Association (NREA)
We Need Diverse Books Logo
overdrive logo

“826 is a beacon of creativity and exploration like no other. To be asked to be a part of anything to do with this organization is an absolute joy.”

John Krasinski
Discussing the 'Big Books of IFs' collaboration between 826 and Paramount Pictures inspired by the 2024 film release of 'IF'

Become a partner

The best partnerships always start with a conversation. We look for mission-aligned organizations that believe in the power of writing education to transform lives.

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Get inspired
Do you want to help students discover the power of writing?
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Get connected
Reach out to the 826 National team at information@826national.org
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Get involved
Develop custom curricula or programs, support our latest student books, or work with our Research team!

Read the most recent partnership news

Launching a National Movement Where Writing Becomes a Tool for Care: 826 National Announces Inaugural Write to Thrive Fund Grantees

February 11, 2026
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“The Seed of Encouragement”—There Is Safety in Being Heard

January 16, 2026
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Introducing 826 National’s Director of Research and Director of Learning and Innovation

January 15, 2026
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