OPEN MIC NIGHT AT 826DC | JANUARY 24th
Join us for our very first youth open mic event on January 24th. This event will provide a platform where our talented students can share their amazing work with the community. The featured artist for this event will be authors from our YWR program, reading excerpts from their 1st publication! Sign up here to join us.
WE’RE LAUNCHING A SUBSTACK | FEBRUARY 6TH
Our Substack will be a space to share writing from students in our After School Writing Lab, spotlighting their voices and the creativity happening beyond the classroom. We’re excited to host a Substack Launch Party on February 6th to celebrate this new venture. For now, save the date and stay tuned for more details about the event.
PADDLESTAR IS ON THE WAY | MARCH 7th
Our Paddlestar event is coming soon! We’re considering a new name for Paddlestar Galactica and would love your input. We’re thinking “Paddle Palooza” that way we can add pickelball to the infamous paddle event. Save the date: March 7 for fun, friendly competition, and supporting young writers.
STUDENT WRITING SHOWCASE | MAY 16th
We’re in the process of planning an exciting youth showcase to celebrate student writing across our programs. We will share more information as the event develops, but for now, save the date for May 16th!