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826DC inspires young people with the power of writing

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Programs

Free, year-round writing programs for DC students ages 6-18

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Educator Enrollment

In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Flexible short-and long-term writing residencies in collaboration with K-12 teachers.

Field Trips

Two-hour writing and bookmaking experiences for the whole class.

Young Authors’ Book Project

A full-year classroom writing project, culminating in a book to be shared with readers across DC.

Open Enrollment

After-School Writing Lab

A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.

Writing Workshops

Exploratory writing sessions across diverse topics and genres, outside of school.

Reading All-Stars

A Saturday morning literacy program for elementary school students at the Mount Pleasant Library.

Resources

Tips, tricks, and techniques to teach (and learn) creative writing

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Invest in the next generation of writers

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By: Leighton, Grade 7

Leighton 2

Love is a fallacy

Ethos is credible

I like eating

Girls like me

He is weird

Too much food

Only 12

Not funny

These all describe me

I’m Leighton

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Shop Our Storefront

Purchase Student Publications

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Internships

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Donate

Shop Our Storefront

Purchase Student Publications

Volunteer

Internships

Careers

By: Leighton, Grade 7

Leighton 2