Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament event supporting 826DC’s programs, returns on Saturday, April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC! Learn more and sign up here.
Zachary Clark

A Fond Farewell to Zachary Clark

After seven and a half wonderful years, Zachary Clark is transitioning out of his role as 826DC’s Executive Director and moving on to his next adventure.

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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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Meet the Staff: Emma Pred-Sosa

Emma Pred-Sosa is 826DC’s marvelous new Director of Development! She’s here to lead our fundraising work, sustaining 826DC’s programs and ensuring that we can continue serving students as best as we possibly can.

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Meet the Staff: Daniel O’Brien

Say hello to Daniel O’Brien, 826DC’s new Store Coordinator! On Saturdays, you’ll find Daniel running our Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. storefront.

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Publishing in a Pandemic

Book release parties, public readings, book tours—because of COVID-19, authors just don’t do ‘em like we used to do. So how does 826DC continue to celebrate with young authors?

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Why I Interned at 826DC

My name is Nate Schwartz and I want to tell you why 826DC is such a great place to intern.

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We're Hiring

Join the 826DC Team this Summer

826DC is currently hiring a Director of Development, a School Residency Manager, and two summer interns!

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Left: Andrea Nelson, 826DC Director of Education. Right: Cedric Brown, 826DC Deputy Store Manager

“Lessons from a DC Nonprofit”

Did you know that Cedric Brown, 826DC’s Deputy Store Manager, is also a PR pro? He recently interviewed Andrea Nelson, 826DC’s Director of Education, about how we engage with the diverse DC community.

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