Know a young writer just bursting with ideas? Want to introduce a reluctant reader to new worlds? Join us for any one of our wonderful writing workshops, where young writers will explore a new topic and leave with a piece of writing of which they can be proud.

At Reading All-Stars, 826DC’s Saturday literacy program, students from Harriet Tubman Elementary School work one-on-one with volunteer mentors to strengthen their reading and writing skills.

After-School Writing Lab (AWL) is a group of young writers and mentors that meets after school at our 826DC writing center in Columbia Heights! We build our community through short writing and publishing projects, play games, enjoy 826DC’s onsite library, and hold space for homework help and choice-based small group activities. Students build confidence, strengthen their writing skills, and make friends with fellow authors.

After-School Writing Lab prioritizes applications from DC-based families whose students are eligible for free or reduced lunch or self-identify as English Language Learners.