Dear 826 Boston Community, 826 youth writing centers provide safe spaces where students are heard and their stories are amplified. In recent weeks, the horrific killings of George Floyd, Breonna [...]

Over the past month, 826 Boston has been working closely with talented filmmaker (and long-time friend) Matt Watson to create a powerful short film celebrating some of the incredible students of [...]

We want students in grades 7-12 to share stories with us about how you are staying empowered during this pandemic. We want to learn more about your self-identity and why you are unique.

"It’s been amazing to witness the students’ growth, and not just their skills, but their confidence in their work."

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, we’re excited to celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 30. On this day, people across the country are encouraged to select a poem, carry [...]

826 Boston just wrapped its first-ever remote workshop week—six virtual workshops for April break, which saw 86 students register and logged almost 100 hours of student learning! Our fearless [...]