News & Events
All the latest updates from the 826DC universe
All About Paddlestar Galactica IX
Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is BACK! The beloved offbeat tournament returns on March 25th, 12:30 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.
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826 on CBS
The 826 Network was on TV this weekend! Thank you, CBS Saturday Morning.
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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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Meet the Staff: Cai Rodrigues-Sherley
A warm welcome to Cai Rodrigues-Sherley, 826DC’s new School Residency Coordinator! Cai will lead our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP), in addition to running other in-school writing residencies throughout the school year.
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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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