The Gambit: Big Class writing project joins national 826 network

“One of the most important things a child can learn is that words matter — and specifically that their words matter. It’s a tenet behind 826 New Orleans, a program that nurtures writing and communications through workshops and other programs for youth ages 6-18. The New Orleans program’s name change coincides with the nonprofit moving into a new space at 1740 St. Bernard Ave.”

The Gambit caught up with Executive Director Doug Keller and Development Manager Kortney Morrow to talk 826, our organization’s history, the empowering nature of writing and publishing, and our exciting future at the 826 New Orleans Youth Writing Center (opening on August 26). Read the full article here.