Margaret Kelley

Meet the Staff: Margaret Kelley

A warm welcome to Margaret Kelley, 826DC’s new Store Coordinator! She’ll be staffing the soon-to-reopen Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. storefront each Saturday.

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826DC Press Release

826DC Honors Three Standout Supporters of Youth Voice

Washington, DC – May 30, 2023 – 826DC, the Columbia Heights-based youth writing nonprofit and local chapter of the nation’s largest youth writing network, 826, recently recognized three community members for their contributions to youth writing education.

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Local Elementary Schoolers Celebrate a Poetry Collection

Washington, DC – May 22, 2023 – Third and fourth-grade students from Savoy Elementary School are releasing a stunning poetry collection called Looking Into the Sky, and would love to celebrate it with the community!

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Cover of Looking Into The Sky

Introducing “Looking Into the Sky”

Third and fourth-graders from Savoy Elementary School wrote a new poetry collection, “Looking Into the Sky!” Cai Rodrigues-Sherley wrote the introduction, which you can read below:

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Day in the Life: YABP

This year’s Young Authors’ Book Project cohort is about to publish a poetry collection! Here’s a peek at one of the behind-the-scenes sessions.

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826DC's Storybook Soiree

826DC’s Storybook Soiree

Mark your calendars and get your tickets! We’re throwing our first-ever gala, 826DC’s Storybook Soiree, at the Planet Word Museum on Thursday, May 18th, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Tyler Grigsby

Meet the Staff: Tyler Grigsby

Tyler Grigsby is 826DC’s new Community Programs Manager! They’ll lead our After-School Writing Lab and manage our work with interns, volunteers, and work-study students.

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Cai speaks with students in front of a slide that says "Hello, writer, and welcome to 826DC!"

Stories With Sacred Heart School

826DC recently joined second-grade students from Sacred Heart School, a bilingual school right here in Columbia Heights, for a field trip!

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Paddlestar Galactica IX, ping-pong for a good cause

All About Paddlestar Galactica IX

Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is BACK! The beloved offbeat tournament returns on March 25th, 12:30 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.

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826 on CBS

The 826 Network was on TV this weekend! Thank you, CBS Saturday Morning.

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