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"I believe that all dreams have a deeper meaning, whether it is longing to be wanted, or even a fantasy. I find dreams to be imperative to the creative mind because anything is possible in a dream." 
—Zenay, student at 826 Valencia

Summer is always an exciting time at 826—from our annual Staff Development Conference in June to an influx of new student publications, there's a lot happening around these parts and we can't wait to share the latest (and greatest) with you. 
Looking back on this year's Staff Development Conference!
Each June, 826 staffs from sea to shining sea come together for three delightfully informative days at our annual Staff Development Conference.

This year's conference—held in the land of 826michigan—allowed us to learn from each other and discover new ways to deepen our impact and improve our work. 

To name a few of the many highlights:
The conference would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our various benefactors. We're sending our sincerest thanks to: And last but not least, our amazing hosts, collaborators, and snack-suppliers, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, and the remarkable staff and board of 826michigan.  

We left Michigan with hearts full of gratitude for the immense wisdom and diverse perspectives we gained throughout the week. 'Til next year! 
#onward826
Bring Culture and Storytelling to Your Classroom with Voice of Witness
Spark discussion and storytelling in your high school, community college, or human rights center through the Voice of Witness Sharing History Initiative! 

Those selected will receive copies of the Voice of Witness Reader: Ten Years of Amplifying Unheard Voices, as well as the lesson plans needed to inspire your community to share their own stories. The reader is comprised of short stories written by underrepresented and unheard people from around the globe. 

For more information and to apply, visit the Voice of Witness website.
Powerful Spoken Word Piece from an 826 Boston Student

"Girls from countries like mine know too well that the price of womanhood is pain, 
That if blood doesn’t constantly trickle down your thighs, you’re still a child.
Girls like me are too accustomed to changing ourselves to achieve a culture’s definition of woman."

Agnes Ugoji, a sophomore at the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science and 826 Boston student, identifies herself as a writer—and rightfully so. In this video, she performs her powerful piece, "White Feminism and Girls Like Me," at the Louder Than a Bomb: Massachusetts Indie Finals, where she took first place.
Unlocking Imagination: AT&T and 826 Team Up
Many thanks to AT&T for their generous support of our chapters' Young Authors' Book Project—one of our signature programs that takes students through the process of writing, editing, and publishing their work into a professionally-bound book.

Get the full scoop on our inspiring partnership with them here, and check out the hashtags #ATTimpact and #826makers to see the work in action!
 
New Look, Same Magic: 826DC's Website Redesign
Longing for some magic in your life? Check out 826DC's brand, spanking-new website!

Featuring the same news and information you've grown to love and depend on, 826DC's website recently got a royal-hued makeover for your viewing pleasure. Peruse the site—may we suggest starting with the student writing gallery?—and make sure to sign up to volunteer or pick up some pizzazz while you're there.
A Chicago-based nonprofit, PilotED, recently found success with their new take on educating minority students, specifically those who are Black or Latino/a. The nonprofit engages its students by making the curriculum centered around the experiences they will face as minorities, both in school and in life. Get the full scoop here.
If you haven't done so already, tune into the live recording from AWP as the executive directors of 826 National, 826LA and NaNoWriMo come together to discuss partnerships and collaboration between nonprofits, schools, and students.
Former 826 Valencia intern and co-editor of the Oakland-based publication, Otherwheres Magazine, Joseph Bien-Khan, recently credited his experience interning at 826 as part of the inspiration he had when designing Otherwheres—a literary mag focused on short stories about the day-to-day lives of everyday people.
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