News & Upcoming Events
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We Released The 826 Valencia Quarterly, volume 33!
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San Francisco Youth Poet Laureate Showcase
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Our November 2025 Teacher of the Month is Pierre Jones
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KQED Spotlights Tenderloin Youth
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Our November 2025 Teacher of the Month is Pierre Jones
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Meet our Mission Chronicle Class!
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Our First Open Mic of the School Year!
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Welcome, SF Youth Poet Laureate Cohort!
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A Love Letter to the rEVOLution
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We Released The 826 Valencia Quarterly, volume 33!
Upcoming Events
The Valencia Bay-Farer: Creative News Edition (Ages 9-13)
December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT
Elementary, Middle School
Each semester, 826 offers the Valencia Bay-farer workshop so that students can experience the process news reporters use to brainstorm, research, and write compelling articles.San Francisco Youth Poet Laureate Showcase
January 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST
All Ages
Join 826 Valencia, Youth Speaks, the San Francisco Public Library, and Mayor Daniel Lurie for a celebratory evening to announce San Francisco’s next Youth Poet Laureate!Future Stories, Future Worlds (Ages 9-13)
January 25, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Join us for a 3 hour workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia in partnership with Magikal Machines.Dancing to the Rhythm of Words (Ages 9-13)
February 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
In this workshop, students will write about a vivid memory, an unexpected turn of events, or a person who means a lot to them.Adventurous Authors: Wonder Essays (Ages 9-13)
February 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Calling all adventurers, authors, and adventurous authors! Join us for a six-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.Fantasy Sports (Ages 9-13)
February 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Love sports? Love fantasy writing? Ever wish the sports you love were inclusive and competitive for your favorite mythological creatures?Writing & Publishing Apprentices(Ages 13-18)
February 23, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Middle School, High School
Join us for a nine-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.Adventurous Authors: Wonder Essays (Ages 9-13)
February 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Calling all adventurers, authors, and adventurous authors! Join us for a six-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.Fantasy Sports (Ages 9-13)
March 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Love sports? Love fantasy writing? Ever wish the sports you love were inclusive and competitive for your favorite mythological creatures?Writing & Publishing Apprentices(Ages 13-18)
March 2, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Middle School, High School
Join us for a nine-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.Adventurous Authors: Wonder Essays (Ages 9-13)
March 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Calling all adventurers, authors, and adventurous authors! Join us for a six-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.Fantasy Sports (Ages 9-13)
March 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Elementary, Middle School
Love sports? Love fantasy writing? Ever wish the sports you love were inclusive and competitive for your favorite mythological creatures?