September Newsletter
Dear Friends,
The mural above was created by students in our after-school program. Everyone contributed to create something beautiful. The same can be said for 826 MSP's community—so many people give their time, talent, and treasure to ensure our programs thrive. The 22-23 school year is in full swing, and there are so many ways you can be involved!
Volunteer with us! Email Aminah@826msp.org to get started.
Browse our Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute store (in person or online) to add to your bookshelf.
Work at a business or company? Explore sponsorship opportunities!
There are also unique ways that companies can partner with us, such as our recent collaboration with Hygge & West. (Sneak preview... a few poems by our young writers have been TRANSFORMED!)
Join us at or make a donation to our fourth annual Books for Breakfast fundraiser!
In community,
the 826 MSP crew
Student Spotlight
September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! In celebration of this, we are showcasing a few pieces from Words Unburden Me. In case you missed it, check out the song "Be Proud" by guest artist, María Isa, which was inspired by students' writing in this book.
Upcoming Events
Books for Breakfast is finally back IN PERSON! Get your ticket today for a morning focused on journalism and storytelling which centers BIPOC perspectives, with special guest Mukhtar Ibrahim of the Sahan Journal and, of course, our amazing student authors. (And a delicious hot breakfast!)
New volunteer orientations are happening every Friday in October from 3:00-4:30. Email Aminah@826msp.org to sign up.
For Fall 2022, we are happy to announce a new experience for 1st and 2nd graders: Poetry Navigators. During this free field trip, students will get a mission from "the Captain," our mysterious fictional leader who is looking for some poems to cheer them up. Contact ellen@826msp.org with questions.
The Twin Cities Book Festival is on October 15!
Supporter Spotlight
Exciting news! The writing of our students has been reimagined... as gorgeous wallpaper! Shop this Hygge & West collection and 25% of proceeds will be donated to 826 MSP. Gratitude to our board member and Hygge & West Co-Founder, Aimee Lagos, for making this unique and beautiful corporate partnership possible.