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Zachary Clark

A Fond Farewell to Zachary Clark

After seven and a half wonderful years, Zachary Clark is transitioning out of his role as 826DC’s Executive Director and moving on to his next adventure.

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Entry view of Tivoli's

The Magic Shop Returns!

Reopen, sesame! Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. will reopen on August 26th, aka 8/26, from 10 AM to 6 PM. You’re also invited to join us the week before for a soft open.

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Cristopher Lee at the Kennedy Center

VIDEO: 826DC at The Kennedy Center

This weekend, 826DC students shared their poetry at The Kennedy Center’s “What’s Going On NOW: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye” event!

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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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