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Our New Yearly Theme: Every Page and Every Stage
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826 Valencia: By the Numbers
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Our December 2025 Teacher of the Month is Maurisa Thompson
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KQED Spotlights Tenderloin Youth
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Our New Yearly Theme: Every Page and Every Stage
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Our December 2025 Teacher of the Month is Maurisa Thompson
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Student Spotlights: School Year 24-25
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Student Spotlights: School Year 24-25
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826 Valencia: By the Numbers
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Our November 2025 Teacher of the Month is Pierre Jones
Upcoming Events
San Francisco Youth Poet Laureate Showcase
January 23 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
January 25 @ 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.Adventurous Authors: Wonder Essays (Ages 9-13) (CLASS FULL)
February 17 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
February 22 @ 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?Dancing to the Rhythm of Words (Ages 9-13)
February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 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.Writing & Publishing Apprentices(Ages 13-18)
February 23 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
February 24 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
March 1 @ 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 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
March 3 @ 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) (CLASS FULL)
March 8 @ 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 9 @ 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.