826LA encourages students to discover their voices and confidence through writing every day. Sometimes we get a bit of outside help on the inspiration front from well known authors. On October 30, students in 826LA’s teen tutoring program in Mar … Read more
Drawing inspiration from Amy Tan or David James Duncan, Ms Liaw’s five classes of ninth grade students from University High School were asked to write a personal narrative about a formative event from their life and how it has shaped … Read more
826LA Writers’ Room college-bound students receive All Ways Up Foundation scholarship and stipend awards for higher education. Every fall, our In-Schools program is dedicated to helping 12th grade seniors on a life-changing assignment: the personal statement for college admission and … Read more
We Are What They Envisioned By Students of Roosevelt High School 9th Grade Ethnic Studies Class We Are What They Envisioned explores how students must navigate and carry the histories of their ancestors as they walk towards their own futures. Inspired by … Read more
“Did you ever look at all the negativity brought throughout time and think that through it all, a brown skinned, puffy haired daughter would bloom through all the adversity?” Little Brown Girl Dear Ancestors, I want to tell you that … Read more
