Announcing: HORRORFEST!!!

October 11, 2007

Eleven-year-old Brendan Jacotin - drop-in regular, documentary filmmaker (An Introduction to Yu-Gi-Oh!) and creator of the Utencil Boy comic book series - has announced his latest project, a series of rare collectible holiday magazines. This month kicks off the publication with a special edition Halloween issue, complete with stories, advice, and one horrific un-cheesy story contest. If you're interested in submitting a story for Brendan's "HORRORFEST!!!" take a look at his guidelines and rules (at right) and submit your story today!

Please note: All submissions must be received by Thursday, October 25.

826CHI Comes to New York!

October 04, 2007

Some fellow 826ers are in town next Monday for AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS & THE NEW KINGS OF NONFICTION. All proceeds from the evening benefit 826CHI's free writing programs for students.

Monday, October 8th, 2007
8:00 PM
THE TOWN HALL: 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
212.840.2824
Tickets: $30 (Click here to purchase tickets!)

Ira Glass, producer and host of public radio's This American Life, brings his new book The New Kings of Non-Fiction to life in a unique night of reading and conversation with literary royalty. "Kings" joining Ira Glass include authors Malcolm Gladwell (Blink; Tipping Point), Susan Orlean (New Yorker; Orchid Thief), and Chuck Klosterman (Fargo Rock City; Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs).