- US Representative Ayanna Pressley at the 826 Writers' Room at Boston International Newcomers Academy in Dorchester, MA
Books, booklovers, and cryptids: Boston Book Festival 2024
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A Few Of Our Magnificent Authors
“A long time ago, there was a unicorn named Isabel. She lived in a forest with a lot of pink, green, and gold trees.”
Unicorn: A Hero Story
“In the mountains of Monte Cristo in my country, El Salvador, there lives a snake called La Chinchintora who throws punches like a whip.”
La Chinchintora
Who We Are
At 826 Boston, we transform students into published authors, building their arsenal of literacy skills and boosting their confidence with hands-on projects. Learn more about the staff, volunteers, and community partners behind 826 Boston.
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Dance beneath the roar of the confetti cannons at one of our signature gala events, attend a reading at one of Boston's best book stores, or see what's cooking at our tutoring center.
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Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute
Grab a Box & Stick Trap and join us on the hunt for Bigfoot. Or peruse our catalog of top-notch student publications. Every purchase supports 826 Boston's free youth writing and tutoring programs.
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