In The Media
Our ears are buzzing! If you want to find out why, click here to find links to stories and videos about 826 in the news. From local news to the New York Times, people are talking about us. Well, shucks.
The First Lady Honors Arts and Humanities Programs for Youth
Nov 2, 2011 / The White House
First Lady Michelle Obama, Honorary Chair of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, speaks on the importance of arts programs for young people during the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Ceremony. ... //more
Tuesday Letter Writing Club
Sep 15, 2011 / YouTube - Sharon Sellers
Letter Writing Club happens on Tuesdays during 826 Seattle's after-school tutoring program. Two volunteers, Susan Kostick and Sharon Sellers, created this video to tell the story of how generations connect through weekly letters and bi-annual meetups.... //more
Pen Pal Program Unites the Generations
Aug 31, 2011 / KOMO News
A group of senior citizens is excited about the start of a new school year. It means their pen pals are returning.... //more
Teri Hein From 826 On 8/26
Aug 26, 2011 / KUOW
826 is more than a supply store for space travelers, it is also a place that holds writing workshops, tutoring sessions and publishes literature written by youth. It is 826 Day and the director of the Seattle chapter of 826 joins us to discuss what the center does.... //more
John Roderick at 826 Seattle
Aug 12, 2011 / Three Imaginary Girls
We had the fine fortune of attending John Roderick's Write Like I Do installment at 826 Seattle last night, and 'write like he does' we did -- for almost two hours... //more
Dave Eggers sends Seattle kids on
a one-way trip
to Planet Literature.
– City Arts