“Writing takes time, and with help you can make it better” – Adelis S., High School of Fashion Industries student and Personal Statement Weekend participant. The link between strong writing…

Another year of programming is underway here at 826NYC, and we wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteers who have already exceeded 20 hours working with…

How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I heard about it at AHRC (an organization committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the five…

During 826NYC’s 2016 Personal Statement Weekend, tutors will help high school seniors at Bronx Leadership Academy II and the High School of Fashion Industries write, revise, and polish their college…

Young writers from across New York City will gather in the Secret Library at 826NYC this Saturday for the official release of the 826NYC Review, Issue #7. The new installment…

826NYC is happy to announce the inaugural launch of the David Zwirner Books & 826NYC Literary Prize for New York City high school students ages 16 and over. Students from…

Crystal Worrell is 20 years old and was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She attended Leon M.Goldstein High school for the Sciences and is currently entering her senior year of undergrad…

1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I knew about 826 from years back, when it first started. Then, when I…

Sabrina Alli is the newest member of the 826NYC team and will be running our newest program, the 826NYC Writers’ Room in East Harlem. She started teaching in 2001, after graduating with…

Yesterday we held the book launch for Bright Blue Sky and Gray Silence at the High School of Fashion Industries. Over 150 students, their friends and family members, and teachers…