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.
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.
Latest News
The Magic of “When Duty Calls”
Why When Duty Calls is so powerful—and why you’ll want to hear from three of the middle-schooler authors next week.
Read more about The Magic of “When Duty Calls”2024 Story Soiree Honorees
826DC is delighted to share our 2024 Story Soiree Honorees! These three people have had a particularly profound impact on young local writers.
Read more about 2024 Story Soiree Honorees826DC’s Story Soiree: Writing the Future
You’re invited! 826DC’s annual gala, the Story Soiree, will take place at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on Tuesday, September 24th, from 6PM to 8PM.
Read more about 826DC’s Story Soiree: Writing the Future