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Like kids? Pirates? Photocopying? 826 Valencia is looking for interns!
Come exercise your writing skills, work directly with teachers and students, and gain valuable experience in the many aspects of educational programming and event planning.
More information about internships
Thursday, December 11
Stay tuned for the 2009 line-up.
Want to learn how to write short stories or novels? Want to hone your travel or humor writing skills? Want hear from accomplished memoirists and journalists? Check back in early 2009 when we'll announce our line up of awe-inspiring seminars for aspiring writers.
Each spring, 826 Valencia awards scholarships to Bay Area students planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college. This year's deadline for applications is March 6, 2009.
Teacher of the Month Deadline
Submissions for the Teacher of the Month Award are due on the 15th of each month of the school year.
Las Madres
Arturo Franquez Sanchez escribió este poema durante uno de nuestros proyectos en la sala de escritura de Everett Middle School.... more »
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Our college scholarship winners write us monthly updates on their first year of college.
Struggles and Songs
by Geanna Mohamed, University of Rochester
So my school year started off great! I mean everything was wonderful! I had my balance between social life, academics, and my personal life. I was on top of all my work and I was making my professors know who I was by making it to their office hours. Slowly, but surely, things seemed to start to take a course of their own...more »
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The hours are 2:30–5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday, and on Sundays from 2:30–4:30 PM.
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This calendar includes special events and fundraisers, field trips that schools take to 826 Valencia, days when we send our tutors out to schools to assist teachers in the classroom, and other events that we consider of note. View our whole events calendar to get a good look at everything we have going on at 826.
Tuesday, January 6Storytelling with Monroe Elementary
Watch as Tracy Miller's 3rd graders wrestle with Mr. Blue's wild expectations, trying to pin down the greatest story ever written. Who will emerge victorious?...more
Wednesday, January 7
Storyelling with Alvarado Elementary
Will Sarah O'Rourke's budding young authors leave the writing lab with their stories in hand, approved by the harsh Mr. Blue? Or will they leave with nothing but the bitter smell of defeat?...more
Thursday, January 8
Storytelling with Monroe Elementary
Ms. Blue has never read a story that could warm her cold heart. Will Jennifer Cavada's brave third graders be able to write such a story? ...more
Tuesday, January 13
Storytelling with Clarendon Elementary
Jody Frandell and her group of fifth graders are the only crew daring enough to even attempt to write a story that will appease both Mr. AND Ms. Blue! Will their bravery pay off?...more
Wednesday, January 14
Storytelling with Jefferson Elementary
Ms. Blue made a vow to never read a story unless she was absolutely certain it would be the most wondrous story ever put to the page. Will Karen Gemmer's 4th & 5th graders meet this impossible standard?...more
Thursday, January 15
Storytelling with Alamo Elementary
The writing lab will be filled to the brim with Jenni Chen's second graders as they labor to complete the Great American Storybook. Will Mr. Blue even give it a glance?...more
Tuesday, January 20
Storytelling with Redwood Day School
Mr. Blue only knows how to do one thing: rip up stories. Leah Aguillera and her third graders only know how to do one thing: write amazing stories. Who knows how to do things better....more
Wednesday, January 21
Storytelling with Flynn Elementary
A question has been on 826 Valencia's collective mind: Can this rag-tag group of third graders from Flynn Elementary craft a story dynamic enough to win over the unwin-overable Mr. Blue?...more
Thursday, January 22
Bookmaking with San Francisco Community Elementary
Will Robin Yorkie's fourth and fifth graders be able to successfully navigate the gauntlet known as MS. BLUE? Today, we will find out....more
Tuesday, January 27
Storytelling with Flynn Elementary
Shawn Mansager and his third grade class are legends around this writing lab. But, Mr. Blue has never been/will never be impressed by legends. The only thing that impresses him is good writing. Do these kids have what it takes?...more
Wednesday, January 28
Storytelling with Flynn Elementary
Mr. Blue has already read 254 stories today, and ripped up every single one. This group of third graders from Flynn Elementary think they have something that sets them apart from the rest: talent....more
Thursday, January 29
Bookmaking with Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Carol Camacha's fourth graders think they can write a story good enough to make Mr. Blue come down from the attic. Mr. Blue thinks otherwise....more
We are delighted to show you a taster of a documentary being made on this year's Young Authors' Book Project. The YABP is 826 Valencia's biggest and most thrilling student publishing project every year. 826 is currently partnering with Mission High School to create a collection of personal essays based on the Golden Rule.
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At San Francisco’s only independent pirate supply store, we offer a variety of goods, including lard, flags, eye patches, mops, glass eyes and the like. All proceeds from the store go toward the writing center resting directly behind it.
You'll also find a great selection of books and periodicals by 826 Valencia students.
Store hours:
12–6 PM Every day
826 National is a family of seven nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing at seven locations across the country.
Our mission is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
Each chapter offers drop-in tutoring, field trips, workshops, and in-schools programs — all free of charge — for children, classes, and schools with particular interests or particular needs.
826 is especially committed to supporting teachers, offering services and resources for English language learners, and publishing student work. Several locations offer unique retail experiences as well.
