2009 Summer Writing Workshops. Join us the first two weeks of August for a series of free, exciting and unique writing workshops for ages 6-14! We will offer morning and afternoon workshops August 3rd-6th and August 10th-13th, 2009. See workshop listings for details.
Friday /
July 10, 2009

We've officially kicked off our summer science & writing camp, "Fiddler Crabs, Millipedes, Leeches & Sea Serpents, Oh Yeah!" Student-researchers are busy excavating skulls, growing bacteria, and making ice cream.
Email us to find out how you can support their research and escapades, and
click here to find out how you can donate to 826 Boston.

Wednesday /
July 1, 2009

We’re proud to announce that 826 Boston and
The Copley Square Hotel have published a chapbook of bedtime stories by 826 Boston's student writers. At turndown, all hotel guests receive a complimentary copy of this book, which includes stories like "Cow and Monkey," written by Zackarie, age 10.
To celebrate this exciting partnership and the release of the first chapbook, the Copley Square Hotel hosted a free luncheon for student writers, volunteers and community members at XHALE in the Copley Square Hotel. Thanks to all who joined us and we look forward to sharing future chapbooks with you.
826 Boston student Zackarie Jama places a chapbook on the bed of a Copley Square Hotel guest.

Monday /
June 15, 2009

826 Boston's newest publication,
2% of 2% of All the World's Stories, is now on sale at the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute, 3035 Washington St., Roxbury. Pick up your copy today!
This collection of fantastical stories features writing from students ages 7-13 from 826 Boston's after school tutoring program and writing workshops. The book also features a forward by National Book Award winner M.T. Anderson, who writes, "I delighted in the magical worlds spinning around in the heads of these inventive, inspired, incredible young writers."
Click here to read a story from 2%, "Blue vs. Green Frogs" by Marvin Mendoza, on the 826 National student writing gallery.
Click here to buy 2% of 2% of All the World's Stories online!

Monday /
June 15, 2009
Many thanks to all who attended our May 31st benefit screening of the new film "Away We Go," at Brookline's Coolidge Corner Theater! The screening was sold out with over 400 guests in attendance. Surprise guests John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, stars of "Away We Go," joined Dave Eggers for the Q&A facilitated by Daniel Johnson, 826 Boston's Executive Director.
Photo credit: Nancy Campbell

Wednesday /
May 20, 2009

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Spring Benefit! It was a wonderful celebration of stories, featuring Dave Eggers, Julia Glass, and Steve Almond. Student authors Jaden Santiago, Paloma Ortiz and Jode Gayle read from the newest 826 Boston publication,
2% of 2% of All the World's Stories.Click here to see some highlights from the evening!

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