1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? Valerie Courtney: I’d heard of the magical and mysterious Superhero Supply Store in Brooklyn,…

Nolan currently attends Oberlin College where he studies creative writing. Prior to this month he lived in Buenos Aires, where he studied architectural history and was often misunderstood. He mostly…

This month, our second annual $826 for 826NYC fundraiser will take place. Some of our incredibly committed volunteers will be reaching out to their circles in order to raise $826…

Since she first poked her head in the door two years ago, Rose has conquered venomous math homework with brave third graders in After School Tutoring, stood on the front…

From Crop to Poop? Yes, you heard that correctly! This summer, students will transform into scientists and writers as the explore the journey from crop-to-mouth and mouth-to-poop, uncovering the mystery…

What do Toni Morrison, Abraham Lincoln, Louis C.K., and Cicero all have in common? They’ve done some awesome writing. During 826NYC’s four-day creative writing boot camp, high school writers will…

826NYC is thrilled to announce that the Summer Filmmakers workshop will be returning in July! The next generation of filmmakers will be taking on the disguises of screenwriters, set designers,…

How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? Camille: I first came to 826 in 2008, after moving to New York from Los…

It’s our annual Staff Development Conference! 826NYC and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. will be CLOSED Tuesday – Friday this week (6/23-6/26). We will be open again Saturday 6/27. We’re sorry…

SAEEDA QUANSAH What is your superhero name? Saeshysta Why do you work for 826NYC? I love working for 826NYC because this is the perfect environment for aspiring young writers. I am…