826 Valencia

A nonprofit dedicated to helping youth from under-resourced communities in SF build writing skills. Also publishes books and purveys supplies for pirates.

[Amos Goldbaum @AmosGoldbaum]

Finished up this mural for the writer’s room at International High. Great to work with @wrnsstudio and @826valencia who are giving a makeover to the whole space!

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Clarissa C., age 8, tells us about her love for a type of cat that you don't usually see in homes. This piece and other bilingual works can be found in our student publication A Shiny Path of Beauty/Un camino brillante de belleza

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Julia B, age 13, writes of a love that wilts from one side in their piece 'Watching the roses drift away'

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Looking for back to school supplies that will make a splash? Visit our Pirate Supply Store at 826 Valencia St. for all the gear you need to start the school year off right. All proceeds support our free writing, tutoring, and publishing programs in SF! ⛵ 🌊

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

We're looking for interns for the '23-'24 school year! If you're still on the fence about applying, check out these testimonials from some of our former interns. 📚 ✨

[Voice of Witness @voiceofwitness]

Announcing VOW’s August workshop series!

We’ve adapted our #OralHistory approach into 3 skills-building workshops for storytellers, advocates, educators, and orgs seeking to use first-person narrative to advance a project or mission.

Register here:
https://t.co/a0aTTGDDPH

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Drawing on research done by Northeastern University, 826 National published a report on how 826 Writers' Rooms benefit students' writing skills, social and emotional learning, and more. Check out the link in our bio to find the full report and other research from 826 National.

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Thank you @fastcompany for this profile with our friends @itsYRmedia on what uplifting youth voice does for local communities.
https://t.co/5sNMJkijwE

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Cora C., Age 14, writes a haiku centered on reaching for the the sun and it's rays in their piece 'A Swift Beam of Light'

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

We're currently looking for interns for the '23-'24 school year! Come grow your skills as an educator and gain work experience in a culturally-responsive environment. To find out more about our internship programs, click this link: https://t.co/6lTOCfFgXi

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

As the school year wrapped up, we held our annual scholarship dinner and awarded scholarships to five of our college-bound students. Congratulations to our recipients and the class of 2023!

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Adrianna H., Age 15, speaks of love and solitude as she calls to the Moon in this excerpt of her piece, 'My Moon, please let him know <3"

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Join us in giving a big, belated, round of applause to our Teachers of the Month in May!

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Vivan V., age 10, describes the camaraderie of Pancake and Butter as they avenge their fallen food friends.

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Calling all SFUSD 2023 Grads: SFUSD is giving all 2023 graduating students $50 through the Kindergarten to College (K2CSF) Program! To view your account and claim your money for college, visit https://t.co/cSN8jBZO0k. #Classof2023 #SFUSD #K2CPartner

[826 National ✍🏾✏️✨ @826National]

"Hi my name is Evilen. My place was in scientist's lab. I escaped because I wanted to be free." - Elizabeth L., Age 9

Throwback to @826Valencia's "To the Magic Realm," written by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Bret Harte Elementary School. #826PubMonth

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

We’re hiring @bayacamericorps Programs Associates for the upcoming school year! Here's what former AmC member Angela had to say about her 826 experience. Committed to working with youth? If so, apply to work with us at the link in bio.

#werehiring #AmeriCorps #literacyforall

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

We’re hiring @bayacamericorps Programs Associates for the upcoming school year! Here's what former AmC member Joshua had to say about his 826 experience. Committed to working with youth? If so, apply to work with us at the link in bio.

#werehiring #AmeriCorps #literacyforall

[826 Valencia @826valencia]

Summer is here and so are picnics, park days, and BLT sandwiches. Our student PZK D., age 12, describes this delicious food in their piece “BLT.”