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826LA featured on NBC Latino
By Nina Terrero NBC Latino February 1, 2012 On a typical weekday afternoon, dozens of children gather together on low couches and tables to read and write. With books and pencils in hand, these children in urban Los Angeles aren’t … read more
Agency Spotlight: RRD Interviews Luis Antonio Pichardo from 826LA
Rainbow Resource Directory December 30, 2011 “The rewards of my experience as a native Spanish-speaking person overall have been many. I feel that my cultural identity has been shaped greatly by my personal experience navigating the California state educational system, … read more
Spotlight: Joel Arquillos, teaching kids the magic of writing
By Morgan St. James The Examiner December 14, 2011 “In the end we might inspire a few of tomorrow’s novelists, but what we hope to give all the students we work with is the the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. … read more
826LA’s Time Travel Mart is featured on ABC 7!
From Eye on LA’s “Quirky side of Los Angeles” series: Echo Park Time Travel Mart on ABC 7 If you’re a time traveler from the past or future in need of a few hard-to-find shopping items like spare robot parts, … read more
Inspiring Future Writers, One Student At A Time
By Joe Kutchera, Author, Latino Link The Huffington Post August 21, 2011 “Just four percent of Latinos complete graduate or professional degree programs. “Concurrently, Latinos make up an increasing share of today’s youth with over 12 million students in America’s … read more
Attention, Timewarp Shoppers
By Jason Mandell October 3, 2011 “The strangest store in Los Angeles was born of a brainstorming session between to Sagehen smart guys. “Just two years out of school, Mac Barnett ’04 was the executive director of 826LA, the Los … read more
The White House Blog: Wonder Woman in Los Angeles
By Ronnie Cho/Kelley Lonergan www.whitehouse.gov October 12, 2011 “I’m pleased to present a new blog series ‘Women Working to Do Good’ that will profile extraordinary young women who are changing the world. In conjunction with our friends at Hello Giggles, … read more
New Voices: Gardens that nurture growth and change
The Eastsider August 7, 2011 “This spring found the 10th grade students in Mary Hayes’ English Language Skills class at Roosevelt High writing chapters for their version of Seedfolks, a novel that describes how a garden transforms lives and an … read more
826LA at the WIRED Cafe at Comic-Con
WIRED Insider August 10, 2011 “Viking Odorant, Leeches, and Robot Milk, oh my! WIRED is proud to have partnered with 826LA and the Echo Park Time Travel Mart to bring the attendees of the WIRED Cafe at Comic-Con a chance … read more
Superscript Shade Structure by Kate Moxham at 826LA in Echo Park
Dexigner July 30, 2011 “‘When 826LA asked us for a shade structure we jumped at the opportunity to support their organization because they inspire us with their unique vision of how to engage the city,’ said Oliver Hess, co/director of … read more
