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Spit Fire Book Tour
We’re embarking on our first ever book tour to celebrate the latest Young Authors’ Book Project! Join us for one of three FREE events to hear exclusive readings from “Spit Fire,” a powerful collection of social justice poetry by students from the SEED Public Charter School of Washington, DC.
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826DC Featured on NBC4
“826DC wants young people to love writing instead of fearing it.” –It’s true, we do! Thank you Leon Harris and NBC4 for shining a light on our work during last Friday’s edition of Harris’ Heroes.
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Help us raise $20,000 by June 30
826DC started small: from our origins as Capitol Letters Writing Center, serving just 137 students in the first year through in-classroom programming, to becoming an official chapter of the 826 network.
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We’re Hiring: Development & Communications Manager
826DC seeks a highly motivated self-starter to join our team as Development and Communications Manager, leading or overseeing social media channels, low- to mid-level giving campaigns, earned income revenue programs, and some special events.
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Support Young Writers With Your Nats Ticket
Did you know that it’s possible to support our youth writing programs whenever you see the Washington Nationals play ball? Use our special discount code “826DC” all season long to direct a portion of your ticket purchase to our programs.
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Paddlestar Success!
On Sunday, friends of 826DC gathered at Pearl Street Warehouse to witness the annual extravaganza that is Paddlestar Galactica: A Ping-Pong Tournament Benefiting 826DC. Now in its sixth year, the bracket-style tournament attracts over 20 teams of fundraising players and a growing number of local business sponsors.
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Students publish perspectives on empathy and leadership
With support from Cartoon Network, the 826 Network has engaged hundreds of students across the country to write stories that promote kindness, compassion, and empathy as part of Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up campaign.
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“Blissful and Exhilarating”: First-time Authors Celebrate Writing
“Before 2016 there was no African American History Museum in Washington, DC.” Such begins the memoir of one student at Center City PCS, Capitol Hill where fourth and fifth graders have spent two months writing poetry and memoir with 826DC.
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Thank You, Clinton Yates!
ESPN journalist and radio commentator Clinton Yates (formerly at the Washington Post) visited student journalists at Center City PCS, Capitol Hill this week, where he talked about his path to becoming a journalist, current events and the role of journalists, and the importance of telling stories.
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#Shop826 Holiday Gift Guide
Searching for the perfect, quirky, meaningful gift with a story behind it? Look no further! These are our top picks from Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply. Bonus: you can feel great knowing that 100% of proceeds will help DC young authors write their own paths forward in 2018.
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