October 2021 Newsletter
ID: A student chilling in a yellow armchair in the reading nook at our youth writing center. The words "October News @ 826 MSP" overlay the image.
Dear Friend,
October finds us halfway through the fall semester, and we have a lot to be excited about.
After such a long time in distance learning, all of our programs are back in-person!
We hired a new team member! In case you missed it, meet Aminah Hussein, our new Community Engagement Manager.
We have a new publication set for release this winter and, for the first time, we will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to gain support for the project. Visit our pre-launch page today to be notified of when you can pre-order Rehumanize Me. If you want to help amplify the project, email Ashley.
After so much uncertainty and change, we are so glad to be sharing spaces with our community again. We're even more excited that our community is growing! Stay tuned for more updates on our progress, and check out this sneak-preview of our latest book, Rehumanize Me, including an excerpt from Editorial Board Member, Fredrick.
With joy,
the 826 MSP crew
Student Spotlight
You're seeing it here first! Here's an excerpt from Rehumanize Me. The pieces in this book convey a whole range of experiences that fill our young writers' lives, and Black Joy is one of the primary themes. Sign up on our pre-launch page to stay in the know!
Upcoming Events
New volunteer orientation, November 5, 4:00-5:30.
Kickstarter campaign in support of Rehumanize Me will run November 10 - December 10. Follow our pre-launch page today!
826 closed for Thanksgiving break, November 24-26.
Supporter Spotlight
We worked with more artists and guest speakers than ever before in the 20-21 school year. Thank you to our creative community!