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Adult Seminars

Sunday, December 6
Creating Children’s Literature

Our final Adult Writers’ Seminar of 2009! Join us for a fun-filled discussion with authors Mac Barnett, Lisa Brown, and others on writing children’s literature and getting your work published.

For details, click here »

Internships

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

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 12, 2009.

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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.

For nomination guidelines»

Writing Gallery

The Twin
By Jessica Cardenas Ramirez

Crazy cat looking in a mirror, at his reflection and posing as if he were taking a picture. more »

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Our college scholarship winners write us monthly updates on their first year of college.

Happy Monday Everyone!
By Crystal Pham...more »

College Diaries »

About 826 Valencia

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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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826 Valencia St. SF, CA 94110

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Upcoming Events

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.

Monday, November 23
Storytelling & Bookmaking with Sunnyside Elementary
Ms. Leontie's 2nd graders will pass a busy morning writing a story and making books....more

Wednesday, November 25
No After School Programs
There will be no after school tutoring in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday....more

Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving!
826 Valencia will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday....more

Friday, November 27
826 Offices Closed
826 Valencia will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday....more

Tuesday, December 1
Storytelling & Bookmaking with Leonard R. Flynn Elementary
Ms. Leni's third grade class comes to brave the seas of 826 Valencia's writer's room....more

Tuesday, December 1
James Lick Video Series
In an ongoing collaboration, the students of Mazzy Thompson's eighth grade video class and the tutors of 826 Valencia create a video series to share not only with the school but also with a larger audience online....more

Tuesday, December 1
Reading of Family Stories
The 7th grade language arts classes at James Lick wrote the oral histories of their families, and they revised draft after draft for two weeks with tutors in the Writers' Room at James Lick. As a final celebration of their hard work, they will host a reading of their stories for their parents and teachers: Ms. Alvarado, Ms. Babcock, Ms. Hacker, and Ms. Monge Mana....more

Wednesday, December 2
Storytelling & Bookmaking with Leonard R. Flynn Elementary
Ms. Kathy's third graders will spend the morning crafting and re-crafting an imaginative tale. Will they produce intrigue worthy of Mr. Blue's high demands?...more

Wednesday, December 2
Reading of Family Stories
The 7th grade language arts classes at James Lick wrote the oral histories of their families, and they revised draft after draft for two weeks with tutors in the Writers' Room at James Lick. As a final celebration of their hard work, they will host a reading of their stories for their parents and teachers: Ms. Alvarado, Ms. Babcock, Ms. Hacker, and Ms. Monge Mana....more

Wednesday, December 2
Straight-Up News
Straight-Up News, the incredible publication produced by and for students at Everett Middle School is now entering its sixth year of investigative journalism!...more

Thursday, December 3
Reading of Family Stories
The 7th grade language arts classes at James Lick wrote the oral histories of their families, and they revised draft after draft for two weeks with tutors in the Writers' Room at James Lick....more

Friday, December 4
Reading of Family Stories
The 7th grade language arts classes at James Lick wrote the oral histories of their families, and they revised draft after draft for two weeks with tutors in the Writers' Room at James Lick. ...more

Monday, December 7
Storytelling & Bookmaking with Joaquin Miller Elementary
Mr. Blue will open the doors of his publishing house to the students of Joaquin Miller Elementary School. Will Kathy Moran's fifth graders create a story fantastic enough to get the stamp of approval?...more

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Recent News
An 826 First: The Great SF Personal Statement Weekend
Over the weekend of November 7th and 8th, 826 Valencia proudly hosted our first ever Great San Francisco Personal Statement... more »
826 Valencia is Hiring
826 Valencia is looking for an experienced, dynamic, highly organized Development Director to oversee all aspects of fundraising and public... more »
The Young Authors' Book Project: the Video!
We are delighted to present this inspiring new video created by the folks over at 826 National to highlight our... more »

See previous news items »


Pirate Supply Store

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

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About 826National

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.


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