Proceeds from this book benefit youth literacy
826 is the largest youth writing network in the country. 826 National amplifies the impact of our national network of youth writing and publishing centers, and the words of young authors. We serve as an international proof point for writing as a tool for young people to ignite and channel their creativity, explore identity, advocate for themselves and their community, and achieve academic and professional success.
As of spring 2019, the 826 Network is in eight major US cities and serves nearly 75,000 students ages 6–18 each year through our local writing centers and online via 826 Digital. In addition, there are fifty 826-inspired organizations across the globe.
Each 826 Network chapter offers five core programs: AfterSchool Tutoring, Field Trips, Workshops, Publishing, and In-School programs—all free of charge—for students, classes, and schools. Thanks to the support of more than 4,000 volunteers, each program offers innovative and dynamic project-based learning opportunities, building on students’ classroom experience and strengthening their ability to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in their own voice.
Every chapter also has an imaginative storefront that reimagines tutoring as anything but traditional; provides a gateway for meeting families, teachers, and volunteers; and connects students with community members. And of course, sells Canned Laughter and Robot Toupées.
826 National is the hub of the 826 Network: facilitating collaboration and alignment among our chapters, and bringing the 826 Network model and approach to new communities. Learn more about our movement for writing and creativity at 826National.org.
Retail stores: The Pirate Supply Store, King Carl’s Emporium, and Woodland Creature Outfitters, Ltd.
Serves: San Francisco Unified School District
Satellites: Everett Middle School, Mission High School, and Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8
Retail store: Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
Serves: New York City Public Schools
Satellites: Brooklyn Public Library, Williamsburg Branch, and MS 7/Global Tech Prep
Retail stores: The Echo Park Time Travel Mart and The Mar Vista Time Travel Mart
Serves: Los Angeles Unified School District
Satellite: Manual Arts Senior High School and Roosevelt High School
Retail store: Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co.
Serves: Chicago Public School District
Retail stores: Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair Shop and The Detroit Robot Factory
Serves: Detroit Public Schools Community District, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and Ypsilanti Community School District
Satellites: Ypsilanti District Library and Detroit Public Library
Retail store: The Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute
Serves: Boston Public and Greater Boston Area School Districts
Satellites: John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Boston Teachers Union School, Boston International Newcomers Academy, and Rafael Hernandez K-8 School
Retail store: Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co.
Serves: D.C. Public Schools and D.C. Public Charter Schools
Retail store: The New Orleans Haunting Supply Co.
Serves: Orleans Parish Public Schools