826CHI

The Monster Gasped, OMG!

Location

1276 n milwaukee ave
60622 chicago
United States
US
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short story collection, The Monster Gasped, OMG!
Date: 
2016
Edition: 
first
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Abstract: 
This collection of zany, adventurous monster tales-penned by fourth and fifth graders from Brentano Math & Science Academy in Chicago-invites you to walk within dark tunnels, through explosive science labs, and into strange forests to explore beastly worlds unknown. Each piece will provoke, tantalize, and surprise you...perhaps even make you gasp-or shout-OMG! You'll also find a Monster-O-Matic guide to writing your very own monster tale!
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English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
978-1-934750-72-8
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I Remember... Eyebrows on Fleek: Memoirs From the 8th Graders of St. Ann School

Location

1276 N Milwaukee Ave
60622 Chicago
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
zine, Eyebrows on Fleek: Memoirs From the 8th Graders of St. Ann School
Date: 
March 2017
Edition: 
1st
Volume: 
Issue: 
Abstract: 
"Because we believe in the inherent value and power of each student’s experience, ["I Remember..."] is designed to bring impactful memories to the page. Through a series of short exercises designed to tap into memory and identity, students explore their voices, perspectives, and experiences through writing." - from <https://www.826chi.org/programs>
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Locally-printed zine created as part of an 8th grade memoir-writing field trip at 826CHI.
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P. S. You Sound Like Someone I Can Trust

Location

1276 N Milwaukee Ave
60622 Chicago
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, 826Chi
Date: 
2017
Abstract: 
From back cover: "Within this collection of correspondence between 8th graders at Emiliano Zapata Academy and 10th graders at Amundsen High School, 62 teens reflect on their identities, share their hopes and anxieties about the future, open up about loved ones' deaths, and swap K-Pop and Netflix recommendations."
Language: 
English
Notes: 
(Contributors con't)...Estrada, Ester Arce, Eduardo Vargas, Bryan Jimenez
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9781934750858

The 826Chi Compendium

I Forgot to Make You Breakfast

A Record in Space

Location

1276 N Milwaukee Ave
60622 Chicago
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, 826CHI
Date: 
2016
Edition: 
First
Volume: 
Issue: 
Abstract: 
Fiction anthology including poetry, essays and short fiction from the 826CHI Youth Advisory Board (YAB), a group of Chicago area high school students.
Language: 
English
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New Voices

Lean Mean Teen Zine Machine #2

Location

1276 N. Milwaukee Ave
60622 Chicago
United States
41° 54' 16.488" N, 87° 40' 7.0032" W
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine, Lean Mean Teen Zine Machine #2
Date: 
2010
Edition: 
Volume: 
Issue: 
#2
Abstract: 
Each issue of the zine is created by 7th and 8th grade middle school students in the Chicago area and features both prose and poetry. This issue (and its two predecessors) was a collaborative class project and includes pieces on memories, dreams, goals, and friendship.
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Date best guess based on #3 being issued in 2011.
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I Was a Teenage Zine Fiend #1

Location

1276 N. Milwaukee Ave
60622 Chicago
United States
41° 54' 16.488" N, 87° 40' 7.0032" W
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine, I Was a Teenage Zine Fiend #1
Date: 
2008
Edition: 
Volume: 
Issue: 
#1
Abstract: 
A zine created by teenagers who participated in the I Was a Teenage Zine Fiend workshop at 826CHI.
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Date estimated based on the date cited in a story by Jazzy Sue.
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Zine Centro Issue 2

Location

6216 N. Clark St.
60660 Chicago
United States
41° 59' 43.4328" N, 87° 40' 13.5228" W
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine, Zine Centro, Issue 2
Date: 
Summer 2012
Edition: 
Volume: 
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 
Zine Centro is a collaboration between Centro Romero and 826CHI which features writings and drawings by Latino youth from the Northeast side of Chicago.
Language: 
English
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