826DC Field Trip Students

Book a Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trip

If you teach or know DC students in first through fourth grade, consider a Storytelling & Bookmaking field trip to 826DC this Spring. Young people write a story together and leave as published authors, with books in-hand!

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Ten Magical Things That Happened This Year at 826DC

The young people we serve, the teachers we support, and the city we love have been making magical things happen at 826DC throughout 2019.

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826DC students at the Library of Congress

826DC at the Library of Congress

Last week, we brought seventh grade Brookland Middle School scholars from our Young Authors’ Book Project to the Library of Congress for a field trip they’ll never forget!

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You made history!

This was 826DC’s best #GivingNovember and #GivingTuesday yet.

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Photograph or Design for YABP 2019

826DC has two paid opportunities to support our Young Authors’ Book Project with your creativity.

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Giving November 2019

This month, donations to 826DC go twice as far!

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Halloween at Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co.

This Halloween, treat yourself to some tricks from our shop. Every dollar you spend goes to supporting 826DC’s free writing programs for DC students!

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We’re with You

826DC’s storefront is closed today and Monday in solidarity with the global climate strike. Young people around the world are raising their voices to call for bold climate action—and 826DC students are among them.

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Megaphone with writing tools, books, and the 826DC logo

Become an 826DC Ambassador

One easy way to help amplify 826DC students’ work and to stir up support for our programs is to become an 826DC Ambassador! What is an 826DC Ambassador, anyway? While 826DC is always looking for regular volunteer support, we also recognize that it can sometimes be challenging to come out and help in-person.

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Our Moonshot

Across DC and the country, nonprofits are being considered for the Fordham-CAP “Moonshot for Kids” project. We’re proud to be one of them.

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