FEATURED PROGRAMS
Dungeons & Dragons & Writers (grades 9-12)
In weekly meetings throughout the year, adventurous authors play out an epic tale that will be published as a book in June.
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9–12
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Extended Day
Students become authors with 826NYC’s imaginative and engaging extended day programming. Explore new worlds in storytelling in your school’s after-school program!
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1–5
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6–8
GRADES
Write Away Workshops: The Rhythm of Life
In this 5-week workshop we’ll try out different styles of poetry to write about everything from nature to our identities.
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1–3
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4–5
GRADES
Classes for Young Writers
After School
Build your writing skills and stretch your literary imagination with weekly book clubs and workshops.
Workshops
Explore themes from science fiction to scene writing and more in five-week workshops throughout the school year.
Classes for Teens
Join the next generation of literary leaders in this year-long teen writing and leadership program.
Programs for Schools
In-School Residencies
Explore creative writing, from memoir to poetry! Residencies culminate in a book, performance, or media project.
Field Trips
Step behind the secret door for a storytelling adventure with your class — a Write Together field trip!
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We support new and exciting approaches to writing and inspire student engagement.
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Get Involved
Help a new generation of young students become young Writers.
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Creative writing unleashes endless possibilities. Together, let’s ensure that every student — regardless of circumstance — has the chance to write their own path forward.
Volunteer
Join us as we create welcoming spaces where young authors can express themselves and grow as readers, writers, and learners!
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Steve Giegerich
Q: What is your favorite part about working with the young writers of 826NYC? A: Observing a word, sentence, or paragraph burst from a student’s mind onto a sheet of paper.
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826NYC is located behind a secret door inside the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co, a real and actual retail store where you can purchase books by our young authors, superhero costumes and accessories, and locally sourced Antimatter, Chutzpah, Omnipotence, and Pride. All purchases at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co directly support 826NYC’s creative writing programs.
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