The Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute carries unicorn tears, t-shirts, and books of student writing. Stop by the GBBRI Monday through Friday, 1-6 pm, Saturdays from 1-5:30pm, or click here to shop online.
Wednesday /
June 12, 2013
Join 826 Boston and the ninth-grade student authors from Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers as we celebrate the release of
Before This Place Filled With Zombies, a collection of fantastical short stories inspired by artwork from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. From Boticelli to Rembrandt, discover the hidden stories behind some of Boston's most beloved art.
What: Book Release Celebration, Reading, and Author Signing
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
How: The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase.
For press inquiries or other event details,
e-mail Sara Skolnick, 826 Boston's Events Coordinator.
Tuesday /
June 11, 2013
826 Boston premiered "The Wooden Shoes," a short film produced by volunteer Matt Watson, at Night of 1,000 Stories:
826 Boston - The Wooden Shoes from Matt Watson on Vimeo.
We invite you to view this inspiring film recounting a story written by Cassania, age 17, who left Haiti in the wake of the 2010 earthquake and recently published her story in
I Want You to Have This: A Collection of Objects and Their Stories from Around the World.
Tuesday /
May 21, 2013
Thank you for helping to make 826 Boston's
Night of 1,000 Stories a great success! We're nearing our goal of $175,000 and couldn't be more grateful for your support.
Hundreds of Boston children will benefit this year from 826's free tutoring, writing workshops, field trips, and summer camp:
all made possible through your inspiring generosity.
There's still time to contribute! We're well on our way to reaching our goal of $175,000 but if you didn't get a chance to donate at the event,
you can do so here.
Pictured (L to R): Student author Samsam Ismail, featured author Tom Perrotta and student author Kevin Ayalas. Photo credit Anne Haggerty.
Tuesday /
May 21, 2013
826 Boston and the Boston International High School are set to release
I Want You to Have This: A Collection of Objects and Their Stories from Around the World, a poignant collection of memoirs written by 50 11th grade student authors hailing from 14 different countries, at a
book-signing party on Tuesday, May 28th.
What: Book Release Celebration, Reading, and Author Signing
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Where:Boston International High School, 100 Maxwell Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
How: The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase.
The 144-page, lushly-designed collection features memoirs written by students and professional photographs of students holding their personal objects.
"Bringing back memories of loss and transition was at times devastating. But it was worth it," writes Boston International High School student editorial board members, adding "This book is proof that with hard work, people with limited English skills can express their stories in words–and we hope others learn that."
For press inquiries or other event details,
e-mail Sara Skolnick, 826 Boston's Events Coordinator.
Friday /
May 10, 2013
826 Boston is looking to hire for Americorps and Commonwealth Corps service positions for the 2013 – 2014 cycles. You'll find full details below!
826 Boston is seeking applicants for the Commonwealth Corps In-School Writing and Publishing Program Coordinator (Grades 3 – 8) position. Download the job description here to learn about the position and how to apply. Deadline: June 15th.
826 Boston is also hiring for the Commonwealth Corps In-School Writing and Publishing Program Coordinator (Grades 9 – 12) position. Download the job description here to learn about the position and how to apply. Deadline: June 15th.
Lastly, 826 Boston is hiring for the Americorps New Sector Volunteer Coordinator position. Download the job description here to learn about the position and how to apply. Deadline: June 31st.
Curious and qualified applicants should send application materials (specified in the job description download) to hiring@826boston.org.
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