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Spotlight
See AllPizza Poetry Submissions Are OPEN!
Attention writers ages 6-18 Want to share your poetry with New Orleans through the magic of pizza??? The Pizza Poetry Project celebrates National Poetry Month and the power of New […]
Meet Our New Development and Communications Manager!
First & Last Name: Kelsey J. Whitmore Pronouns: She/Her/They Job Title: Development and Communications Manager Hometown: Memphis, TN What brought you to 826 New Orleans? I am an Alumni Fellow […]
Events
See AllPizza Poetry Submissions Are OPEN!
Attention writers ages 6-18 Want to share your poetry with New Orleans through the magic of pizza??? The Pizza Poetry Project celebrates National Poetry Month and the power of New […]
The 826 New Orleans Big To Do!
We’re celebrating the release of seven books and hundreds of young authors! Writing on The Wall | Something Inside Me | I Heard A Voice Echo |That’s When Time Froze […]
Press
See AllWWNO: ‘This Is What Makes Me Happy’: Young DJs Amplify Black Joy
Our “Celebrate Black Joy” project in partnership with Be Loud Studios was featured on WWNO. Click to read the interview!
Our Own Kyley Pulphus Honored in Gambit’s 40 Under 40
Our Program Director, Kyley Pulphus was recently honored as one of Gambit’s 40 under 40 picks! Click to read more and see the full list of honorees.
Curriculum
See AllMe In This Moment
Me In This Moment is a personal narrative writing project. Over the course of six lessons, young people will tell the story of a memorable moment in their lives. Lesson […]
New Young Authors’ Book Project – Me in this Moment
“Me in this Moment” is a personal narrative writing project meant to support students in telling the story of a memorable moment in their lives. Writing personal narratives, particularly now, […]
Opportunities
See AllWe’re Hiring!
The Program Director is a dynamic, creative educator with exceptional instructional, management, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is a team player with a track record of effectively growing writing […]
We’re Hiring!
826 New Orleans is looking for an Afterschool Program Assistant The Afterschool Program Assistant will work with staff, youth and families, and volunteers to ensure the success of our Afterschool […]