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Collaborative Poems
This year’s Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) cohort is working on a book of poetry! The students, third and fourth graders at Savoy Elementary, wrote these poems together at a recent session.
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A Day in the Life: After-School Writing Lab
After-School Writing Lab (AWL), is a free writing community for students, hosted at 826DC! Here’s what a day at AWL looks like, as described by 826DC intern Colby Sennick, who sat in on a recent session.
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First Field Trip
826DC kicked off the first field trip of the school year with a visit to the Center City Public Charter School in Congress Heights!
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A Closer Look at 826DC’s New Website
826DC’s website looks a little different than it did last week! It’s now much easier for everyone in this community to access and enjoy what’s here.
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Going the Distance for Young Authors
This weekend, 826DC held our second-ever Half-Half-Half-Half-Half Marathon, the 0.826 mile fundraiser supporting our writing programs.
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We’re Hiring a Community Programs Manager!
Make magic with 826DC! We’re hiring a new Community Programs Manager (CPM). Could that person be you?
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Introducing “In The Light”
Get a sneak peek at Rashawnda Williams’ introduction to “In The Light,” 826DC’s second-ever anthology!
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A Fantastic Field Trip
We recently met amazing second grade authors from Savoy Elementary School in their school library for an onsite field trip!
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Meet the Staff: Emma Pred-Sosa
Emma Pred-Sosa is 826DC’s marvelous new Director of Development! She’s here to lead our fundraising work, sustaining 826DC’s programs and ensuring that we can continue serving students as best as we possibly can.
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