Music for the People

March 27, 2007

This morning the students of the "Music for the People" workshop wrapped up their last class by premiering seven original singles. The class's album - produced by volunteers Jeffrey Kim and Bradley Kemp - includes songs covering epic battles ("Jack and Annie, Mission No. 31: Get the Gem"), proclamations of love ("I Love Hot Dogs"), and tales of lament ("Sister").

"Music for the People" is only available in limited release at 826NYC. But you can visit our writing gallery to hear "I Always Have to Be Told" or read the lyrics for "The Best Kid That Helped the Whole World of Candyland."

826 National Seminar comes to NYC!

March 26, 2007

On Thursday, April 5th, at 826NYC in Brooklyn, New York, 826 National will present an all-day seminar from 9AM until 4:30PM. The national seminar includes a tour of our writing center as well as the presentation of a great deal of additional information about the 826 program. Each day, we will be providing a light breakfast and lunch. It is an amazing opportunity to get all your questions answered with all the staff members of 826 present and at your disposal. The charge is $100 for one day. If you are interested, please sign up here.

Summer 2007: Lit Mag Boot Camp

March 25, 2007

The first of our Summer 2007 workshops is now accepting applications! Lit Mag Boot Camp is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of creating a literary magazine. Over the course of five weeks, students will write and workshop pieces for publication, meet professional journalists, writers, and editors over lunch, and learn the tools necessary to design and produce a professional literary magazine.

This workshop is for high school students. Please click here for more information and to download an Application Form.

Please note: We will announce additional summer workshops shortly. Visit this homepage for updates!