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ICYMI: Robyn Lingo on poetry and AI
826DC’s Executive Director Robyn Lingo just had a Letter to the Editor published in the Washington Post, all about why the human experience is still central to poetry!
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Foreword to “When Change Hits”
826DC’s After-School Writing Lab (AWL) students are about to publish a chapbook called When Change Hits. Check out the foreword by Tyler Grigsby, 826DC Community Programs Manager: Foreword to When Change Hits Back in September of 2024, 826DC’s After-School Writing Lab (AWL) kicked off the semester by introducing the theme of change.
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What’s Your Favorite Thing About Writing?
826DC students and staff shared their favorite parts of the writing experience and what it can do! Check out what they had to say:
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Why We’re Doing This
A special note from Executive Director Robyn Lingo about three ways 826DC helps students, thanks to your support!
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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.
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Meet the Staff: Robyn Lingo
Say hello to Robyn Lingo, 826DC’s sensational new Executive Director!
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Author’s Notes from “When Duty Calls”
Meet some of the sixth-grade Brookland Middle School authors—and their characters—from When Duty Calls, the newest 826DC book!
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Foreword to “When Duty Calls”
Get a sneak peek at reporter and author Kat Chow‘s foreword for When Duty Calls, the latest book from 826DC’s Young Authors’ Book Project!
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Panda Prompts with 826DC
DC said goodbye to giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji yesterday! As they make their way back to China, here are some writing prompts that you might want to try…
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Sarah’s Store Picks
Sarah Richman, 826DC’s Associate Director of Communications and Development, has overseen our shop for the last five years. Here are some of her favorite products!
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