826 Digital, Events, Student Spotlight
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
826 Publications, Friends of 826, Get Involved, Resources, Student Writing
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
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, 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
826 Publications, Friends of 826, Get Involved, Student Writing
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
