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All the latest updates from the 826DC universe
The Magic of “When Duty Calls”
Why When Duty Calls is so powerful—and why you’ll want to hear from three of the middle-schooler authors next week.
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2024 Story Soiree Honorees
826DC is delighted to share our 2024 Story Soiree Honorees! These three people have had a particularly profound impact on young local writers.
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826DC’s Story Soiree: Writing the Future
You’re invited! 826DC’s annual gala, the Story Soiree, will take place at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on Tuesday, September 24th, from 6PM to 8PM.
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Meet the Staff: Robyn Lingo
Say hello to Robyn Lingo, 826DC’s sensational new Executive Director!
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826DC Names Robyn Lingo Executive Director
826DC is delighted to announce Robyn Lingo as the organization’s new Executive Director! Following an extensive national search led by Good Insight, Lingo will begin her new role on August 1st.
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826DC Chosen for 2024 Spur Local Class
Spur Local, formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy, recently announced its 2024 class of critical nonprofit partners. 826DC is one of them!
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Author’s Notes from “When Duty Calls”
Meet some of the sixth-grade Brookland Middle School authors—and their characters—from When Duty Calls, the newest 826DC book!
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Young Writer Showcase
On June 12th, join us downtown at the MLK Library from 4-6 PM to celebrate, support, and hear from young local writers!
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Foreword to “When Duty Calls”
Get a sneak peek at reporter and author Kat Chow‘s foreword for When Duty Calls, the latest book from 826DC’s Young Authors’ Book Project!
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826 Partners with Paramount Pictures
"826 is a beacon of creativity and exploration like no other," says John Krasinski.
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826DC on WUSA9
826DC’s tenth Paddlestar Galactica was featured on WUSA9 this weekend!
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826DC’s Having an Open House
Come check out 826DC at our free, all-ages open house event on Saturday, May 11th, 2024! Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM.
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