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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

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In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

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

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Field Trips

Field Trips

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

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Young Authors’ Book Project

Young Authors’ Book Project

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

Open Enrollment

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After-School Writing Lab

After-School Writing Lab

A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.

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Writing Workshops

Writing Workshops

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

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Reading All-Stars

Reading All-Stars

A Saturday morning literacy program for Harriet Tubman Elementary School students.

Resources

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

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Shop Our Storefront

Shop Our Storefront

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Purchase Student Publications

Purchase Student Publications

Work With Us

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Volunteer

Volunteer

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Internships

Internships

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Careers

Careers

COVID Policy Rollout August 2021 (updated with vol vaccines)

Introducing 826DC’s COVID-19 Safety Policies

826DC is officially reopening for in-person writing adventures this fall! We’re delighted—and determined to do this right.

826DC on CNN

“Writing can aid us in handling anxiety—it’s a comfort and an escape.”

An empty 826DC Writing Center

826DC Could Use Your Support Right Now.

With coronavirus concerns impacting how so many people volunteer, connect, and give, it’s a pretty tough time to be a smaller nonprofit.

AWL at Home

826DC’s After-School Writing Lab isn’t meeting right now, but you can still keep the fun going! Here are some optional resources that students and families can enjoy from home.

Coronavirus Guidance for 826DC Families

826DC is prepared to help keep this community safe. See below for resources, best practices, and answers to questions you may have.

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