Essay: 826 National is inspiring children to embrace creative writing

Full Frame

Every aspiring writer dreams of seeing their work as a published book. For the young writers at the eight writing centers run by 826 National across the United States, becoming a published author is just a matter of time.

Full Frame visited the headquarters of 826 National in San Francisco to watch the writing process unfold. CEO Gerald Richards explains that 826 is a dedicated space for children to work and have fun, all while learning valuable life skills.

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826 National is inspiring children to write

Every aspiring writer dreams of seeing their work as a published book. For the young writers at the eight writing centers run by 826 National across the United States, becoming a published author is just a matter of time. Full Frame visited the headquarters of 826 National in San Francisco to watch the writing process unfold. CEO Gerald Richards explains that 826 is a dedicated space for children to work and have fun, all while learning valuable life skills.

The organization’s 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. The end result of the programs administered at 826 centers is a lesson in endless inspiration!

“The kids come away with this love of writing and creating and by the end they have a published book,” Richards said