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It seems impossible that summer could already be over, but we at 826CHI are too excited to wallow in sadness. The official beginning of fall means we are kicking off another year of creative, energetic writing programs--in our new home!
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Tale-Gate, a street festival of literary proportions, is coming to The Hideout THIS Saturday, September 27th!
Live music, live lit, improv interpretations of student writing, classic tailgate lawn games, German street food, drinks from The Hideout...all to benefit the programs of 826CHI. $10 at the door, 21+. See you there!
Details at www.826chi.org/tale-gate >>
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As you read this, the City of Chicago might be inspecting the electrical wiring in our new space. Or, contractors may be installing our drop ceiling and acoustical tiling. We recently walked in on what can only be described as a drywall fiesta. It's all happening!
A special thanks to our future landlord, Lee Stansbury, for covering the majority of these basic build-out costs and helping us stay on track,
And to Helios Design Build for supporting the affordable construction of all bookshelves and surfaces, designed by Gensler, throughout our new home. We're talking MORSE CODE BOOKSHELVES, y'all!
Thanks to all who continue to support this project, and to everyone who has been incredibly patient during our two months of transition.
We can't wait to see you in October!
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THE COMPENDIUM VOL IV: A THANKFEST IN FIVE PARTS
Last Friday, we celebrated the release of The 826CHI Compendium Volume IV, an anthology of student writing from across all areas of 826CHI programming.
This project represents literally thousands of hours of work on behalf of our students, volunteers, and interns--to whom we say, Thank you. Another gigantic thank-you goes to our partners; DePaul University's service-learning students and their community press, Big Shoulders Books.
We're also so grateful to Alison Kuczwara of Tiny Bold Creative for designing the cover and layout and to artist Marnie Galloway for beautifully illustrating the book's maps and pictures. Another massive high-five/hug combo goes out to Tara Jayakar, our yearlong Publishing intern--without whom this project would have been completely impossible (and not nearly as much fun).
And, finally, THANK YOU to the full theater of guests, who dedicated a Friday evening to the amazing work of our students!
We're happy you agree: our student authors are endlessly inspiring.
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ZOOM IN: 826CHI'S YOUNG AUTHORS' BOOK PROJECT
An In-School partnership with 10th graders from Curie Metropolitan High School will yield this year's 826CHI Young Authors' Book Project, to be released at Printers Row Lit Fest in June 2015.
Students will work with volunteers to write about significant places in their lives, drawing on creative nonfiction and personal storytelling to shape narratives unique to their lives and perspectives.
This yearlong program will also provide a space for students to critique how stories are told in the media, sharpening their news literacy skills while crafting original stories.
We want to know: What are your favorite Chicago places? What are news headlines saying to--and about--you? Write alongside our students with weekly writing prompts; just follow @826CHI on Twitter and keep an eye on the #YABP hashtag as this project develops.
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CHICAGO WRITERS CONFERENCE
826CHI is thrilled to partner with Chicago Writers Conference, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting adult Chicago writers through conferences, workshops, and other literary events. This year, generously provided 10 826CHI volunteers with conference scholarships!
Registration for their October 24-26 conference is now open to the public. Session topics include "What Publishers and Agents Want" and "Writing In The Sheets: A Sex-Writing Intensive with Patricia Ann McNair," to name just two. Full lineup >>
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iANNOTATE FOR TEACHERS
Educators! Looking to move your classroom into paperless territory? 826CHI's friends at Branchfire are offering our partner teachers FREE downloads of iAnnotate (usually $9.99), an iPad app that allows users to mark up student work, digital textbooks, tests, lecture slides, and more. You can even leave audio feedback for students!
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SEPTEMBER SPY OF THE MONTH: MOM. MOMMY. MA.
REAL NAME: D.R. Edwards
RETIRED: 826CHI board member
REAFFIRMS: How much 826CHI volunteers mean to our students
REALLY, REALLY: Proud of her wonderful daughter, Chandler
(and so are the rest of us at 826CHI!)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS Saturday, September 27, 1-5:30pm
--Tale-Gate fundraiser at The Hideout (1354 W Wabansia)
Wednesday, October 1
--In-Schools programming begins off-site
Wednesday, October 1, noon-1:30pm
--New Volunteer Orientation: register here
Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-6pm
--After-School Tutoring & Writing begins at 826CHI's new space
Wednesday, October 14, 10am
--Field trips begin at 826CHI's new space
Saturday, October 18
--Workshops begin at 826CHI's new space
Monday, October 20, 6:30-8pm
--New Volunteer Orientation: register here
Wednesday, November 26, 5pm
--Internship applications due for spring semester
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THANK YOU!
Our daily operations are made possible by myriad businesses, donors, and volunteers who graciously gave their time and resources this week, month, and entire year.
The kind staff at the Wicker Park - Bucktown Public Library for hosting us as we work and train new volunteers and interns this month!
One Book, One Chicago and the Chicago Public Library for partnering with 826CHI's Workshop program.
To all our returning parents who attended our Parent Orientations. Welcome back!
DePaul University for their continued service-learning partnerships.
DePaul University's Stean Center Community Partner Internship program.
We wish to express our deep gratitude to each and every one of you for your essential, continued support. Truly. THANK YOU!
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GET INVOLVED!
DONATE now through our website, or mail a check payable to 826CHI to: 1276 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622.
WISH LIST
We are also always in need of everything from stamps to grocery store gift cards: see our wish list.
We could especially use:- This fancypants phone system, which will allow us to record messages in Spanish, route calls to different departments, and assign individual staff voicemails.
- Blank journals and amazing pens!
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Illustrators to draw maps for the "Imaginary Lands" themed chapbook, written by After-School Tutoring Students. Email [email protected] for more details!
VOLUNTEER, because we couldn't do anything without our dedicated volunteers. Want to join the team this fall? Simply complete our volunteer form and sign up for New Volunteer Orientation !
INTERNSHIPS exist as well. The deadline for our winter/spring internship is Wednesday, November 26th at 5pm. Check 'em out!
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826CHI
1276 N. Milwaukee Ave // Chicago, IL 60622 // 773.772.8108
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