Esther was born and raised in Southern California but has lived in Rhode Island and now New York. The east coast just keeps calling her back. At 826LA, she worked…

Blasio de Bill, a llama who lives in Williamsburg, was just waking up in his 1000-square-foot apartment. It was a Monday morning and he was just waking up to get…

Ciara Cordasco is an intrepid graphic designer capable of many mediums. She’s been helping package up the superb chapbooks from 826NYC workshops for over a year now and hasn’t looked…

1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I had been going to the Pirate Store in San Francisco for a few…

What is your superhero name? Kyra Nothing To Fear-A Why do you like working for 826NYC/Why do you work for 826NYC? I get to work with the many creative, genuine…

The 826NYC Review is a culmination of student work selected from all of our programs and exemplary submissions from students across New York City. If you or someone you know qualifies (see eligibility/entry guidelines…

1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I’ve been a fan of almost everything that’s come out of the McSweeney’s enterprise…

Last Thursday, as students in our Park Slope center bounced in for another day of tutoring and writing, they noticed a new face in the room. On the projector screen was a…

What is your superhero name? Annaventure Why do you like working for 826NYC/Why do you work for 826NYC? I love working with students to bring out their creativity! Complete this…

What is your superhero name? Shadow Girl Why do you work for 826NYC? Because it combines the two things I love most: storytelling and teaching, and because young people keep…