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In the News: “Now I See with Open Eyes”
K-12 Dive’s Kara Arundel recently covered the journey behind this year’s Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP)!
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Foreword to “Now I See with Open Eyes”
Check out the author Dr. Tony Keith Jr.’s foreword for Now I See with Open Eyes, the newest book from 826DC’s Young Authors’ Book Project!
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826DC’s Board, In Their Words
Any nonprofit would be lucky to have a Board like ours. 826DC’s Board members are incredible advocates for our students, our work, and our city! Check out what inspires some of them:
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Celebrating “Dear Adult,”
This Saturday at Arena Stage, young people gave a performance they’ll never forget.
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Join us for “Dear Adult,”
If you could speak directly to someone in a position of power, what would you say? 826DC is teaming up with Arena Stage on Saturday, March 1st for a special free performance, “Dear Adult,” where you’ll hear K-12 students from across the District answer that question.
Paddlestar Galactica XI
Paddlestar Galactica, 826DC’s famed ping-pong tournament fundraiser is back…and this time, there’s also a pickleball option! Read on for everything you need to know about this year’s games and how to get involved.
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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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Sliding Into Scary Stories with School Within School
826DC Communications and Development Intern Eisa Abu-Sbaih wrote this blog post about a recent 826DC field trip!
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This Saturday at 826DC…
We’re hosting a potato writing workshop and a story card workshop on Saturday, November 23rd! It’s going to be a great day at 826DC.
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A Post-Election Note for the 826DC Community
826DC is a safe space for young people—of all backgrounds, identities, and immigration statuses—to process their feelings, escape to new worlds, explore diverse ideas, and share their perspectives through writing.
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