Programs

826LA provides a variety of free programming for students ages 6–18, designed to challenge and enchant while strengthening writing skills.

Read on for an overview of our programs

After School Programs

After School Programs
In-Schools and Writers’ Rooms

In-Schools and Writers’ Rooms
Writers Workshops

Writers Workshops
Field Trips with 826LA

Field Trips with 826LA
College and Career Access

College and Career Access
Write On! Summer Camp

Write On! Summer Camp
Black Writers Initiative

Black Writers Initiative
Young Authors Book Project

Young Authors Book Project

OUR VALUES

826LA values joy in the service of achieving educational goals. Our community norms value diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We therefore prioritize partnerships with Title 1 Schools, engagement with historically marginalized populations, and training and deploying community-based volunteers in support of our mission. As a teaching approach, we value creativity, authenticity, empathy, and lively, rigorous, and student-centered writing education. As an educational enrichment organization, we value supporting teachers, principals, and other school staff in the pursuit of excellence.

  • “One of the most memorable parts of our journey with 826LA was the amount of support and care the staff had with my students. The students received their own copies of the book they created at the end of the trip; one of my students was so excited, they began explaining all their ideas for a fitting cover art for that story.”

    Hanna Jee, Teacher at Katherine Johnson STEM Academy

  • “My students were overjoyed when they received the books they wrote in class with leadership from all of the 826 wonderful leaders. Each child’s individual ending was included at the end and 826’s professional illustrator created the most beautiful drawings to accompany students’ stories.”

    Jennifer Hume Teacher at Aldama Elementary School

  • “My daughter just came home from her afterschool program, and LOVED it. Seriously, she didn’t take a breath for 20 minutes describing it to us, she had so much fun!"

    826LA Parent

  • “Working with 826LA has been a wonderful experience. Watching students grow and being able to help them tell the stories that live in them has been life-changing.”

    Grace Lyde, 826LA Write On! After School Intern

Keep in Touch

Join our newsletter to get the latest info