826CHI

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!

"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>

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."

Collection of student writing from 1-12th grade that are part of the 826Chi Chicago-based nonprofit started by Dave Eggers.

Fictional stories and poems created during after school tutoring by students of 826CHI, a Chicago free writing center for ages 6-18.

Fiction anthology including poetry, essays and short fiction from the 826CHI Youth Advisory Board (YAB), a group of Chicago area high school students.

New Voices consists of student interviews with stories of friends, family, and strangers. The collection is inspired by the work of legendary storyteller, Studs Terkel.

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.

A zine created by teenagers who participated in the I Was a Teenage Zine Fiend workshop at 826CHI.

Zine Centro is a collaboration between Centro Romero and 826CHI which features writings and drawings by Latino youth from the Northeast side of Chicago.