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826 Boston

Supporting the writing and literacy needs of students in Roxbury's Egleston Square and beyond

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The 826 Boston team is full of talented, brilliant, creative, and compassionate people, and we think you should get [...]

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Student Writing Galore

"There was a princess who had blue eyes, black hair, and who was pretty, pretty, pretty."

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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

by Joanne

“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

by Cindy

g5461Who 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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Want to help mold the next generation of poets, authors, and literary rockstars? Join us at our next volunteer orientation. We can't wait to meet you.

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g6785Upcoming Events

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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g6791Greater 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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