In-School Projects are opportunities for 826 New Orleans to work with a class of students to develop pieces of writing over several weeks or months and prepare them for publication. Our staff and volunteers work with classrooms to serve as writing specialists.
In Schools
Young Authors Book Project
The Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) is a collaboration between 826 New Orleans and a dedicated high school teacher to produce a professional-quality publication over the course of about six months. Teachers submit book ideas through a Request for Proposal and are selected by 826 New Orleans staff. Students are involved in every step of the process, from writing pieces and serving on an editorial board, to making critical decisions about the design and layout. The project culminates with a big publishing party.
Books by Students
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Colors of a City
Our Young Writer’s Council and students in New Orleans express their views on community safety in their city.
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Once Upon a Time in New Orleans
Our talented afterschool students have published a book of poetry all about their lives and imagination, written countless stories, and are now ready to present "Once Upon a Time in New Orleans... A collection of folktales and life lessons.”
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Kaleidoscope: looking a love in all its colors, shapes, and sizes
In partnership with Tulane University’s creative writing department, Livingston students have created a deeply personal book, Kaleidoscope: looking at love in all its colors, shapes and sizes. Youth writers have contemplated the ways in which they can develop a healthy practice of love.
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