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826DC inspires young people with the power of writing

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Free, year-round writing programs for DC students ages 6-18

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In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Flexible short-and long-term writing residencies in collaboration with K-12 teachers.

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Field Trips

Field Trips

Two-hour writing and bookmaking experiences for the whole class.

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Young Authors’ Book Project

Young Authors’ Book Project

A full-year classroom writing project, culminating in a book to be shared with readers across DC.

Open Enrollment

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After-School Writing Lab

After-School Writing Lab

A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.

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Writing Workshops

Writing Workshops

Exploratory writing sessions across diverse topics and genres, outside of school.

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Reading All-Stars

Reading All-Stars

A Saturday morning literacy program for Harriet Tubman Elementary School students.

Resources

Tips, tricks, and techniques to teach (and learn) creative writing

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Internships

Internships

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Careers

Careers

Robyn Lingo

826DC Names Robyn Lingo Executive Director

826DC is delighted to announce Robyn Lingo as the organization’s new Executive Director! Following an extensive national search led by Good Insight, Lingo will begin her new role on August 1st.

Spur Local Nonprofit Partner

826DC Chosen for 2024 Spur Local Class

Spur Local, formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy, recently announced its 2024 class of critical nonprofit partners. 826DC is one of them!

Young Writer Showcase June 12 4-6 PM at MLK Library

Young Writer Showcase

On June 12th, join us downtown at the MLK Library from 4-6 PM to celebrate, support, and hear from young local writers!

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826 Partners with Paramount Pictures

"826 is a beacon of creativity and exploration like no other," says John Krasinski.

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826DC on WUSA9

826DC’s tenth Paddlestar Galactica was featured on WUSA9 this weekend!

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826DC’s Having an Open House

Come check out 826DC at our free, all-ages open house event on Saturday, May 11th, 2024! Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM.

Paddlestar Galactica

Paddlestar Galactica X

Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is back for YEAR TEN! This beloved event returns on April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.

November Donations: Matched!

It’s #GivingNovember, and 826DC’s board has generously offered to match up to $20K of donations that come in before 11:59 PM on November 30th, 2023!

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Meet the Staff: Conor Murphy

Meet Conor Murphy, 826DC’s new After-School Writing Lab Assistant! Conor helps our After-School Writing Lab run smoothly, both working with students and helping out behind the scenes.

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Meet the Staff: Sara Jackson

We’re delighted to introduce Sara Jackson, 826DC’s new School Residency Coordinator! Sara’s here to lead our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) as well as other in-school residencies throughout the school year.

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