826 National is a family of eight nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing.

Our mission is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

Each chapter offers drop-in tutoring, field trips, workshops, and in-schools programs — all free of charge — for children, classes, and schools with particular interests or particular needs.

826 is especially committed to supporting teachers, offering services and resources for English language learners, and publishing student work. All locations offer unique retail experiences as well.

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All proceeds from 826 National's online store are used to support 826's numerous writing programs for students in Ann Arbor, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Thank you for your support and for joining in our work.

The Wild Things

Limited edition fur cover

By Dave Eggers

You've seen Where The Wild Things Are. Now find out who they are with a limited edition copy of Dave Eggers's The Wild Things, a novel-length adaptation of Maurice Sendak's iconic children's book. Also based on the new hit film, this story will sail you along with Max through his wild rumpuses on the island of the beasts in a whole new way. Explorers of all ages will enjoy this adventure, and, as if it isn't wild enough as is, this special edition copy has sprouted a fur coat of its own! Grab a copy while you still can and learn what it really means to snuggle up with a good book.

Usually available for $28, but on sale for $25.
To read an excerpt from The Wild Things, click here.
McSweeney's-inspired styled Wild Things here!

$25
plus shipping