Tag: Poetry

Celebrating Young Writers Across the Country

May 31, 2023

We are excited to announce the finalists for our first-ever 826 Digital Writers’ Showcase! The 826 Digital Writers’ Showcase invited students from across the country, ages 6-18, to submit a video featuring their original writing in any genre. At 826, … 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

826 Digital Resources | Hispanic Heritage Month

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

826 Digital Resources | Banned Books Week 2022

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

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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