Young people have important things to say
826DC helps DC students strengthen their writing skills, share what matters to them, and build a lifelong relationship with writing.
Programs
Free, year-round writing and publishing programs for DC students ages 6-18
We host programs at our Columbia Heights writing center, in schools, and in community spaces across the city.
After-School Writing Lab
A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.
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In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Flexible short-and long-term writing residencies in collaboration with K-12 teachers.
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Writing Workshops
Exploratory writing sessions across diverse topics and genres, outside of school.
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Field Trips
Two-hour writing and bookmaking experiences for the whole class.
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Young Authors’ Book Project
A full-year classroom writing project, culminating in a book to be shared with readers across DC.
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Resources
Spark a love of writing in your classroom
Check out our library of tips, tricks, and techniques to make teaching and learning writing skills more dynamic and fun.
Get Involved
Make magic happen
826DC is sustained by people who care as much as we do about young people. From jobs and internships, to volunteering, to donating, we invite you to help us support writing education in more classrooms.
Latest News
Book Review: “Dear Adult: Young DC Writers Speak Out”
826DC Educational Programming Intern Zikora wrote this heartfelt and meaningful review of 826DC’s latest publication, “Dear Adult.”
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Book Review: “Eyes Wide Open”
826DC Educational Programming Intern Alexa wrote this stunning review of “Now I See with Open Eyes,” a collection of poems from this year’s Young Authors’ Book Project!
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826DC at the Library of Congress National Book Festival
Exciting news—826DC will be a featured organization at this year’s Library of Congress National Book Festival on Saturday, September 6th, 9 AM – 8 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center!
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