826 National is a nonprofit tutoring, writing, and publishing organization with chapters in eight cities across the country that are 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.

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.

Signed Benefit Books

From Myla Goldberg, Michael Chabon, Darin Strauss, and more!

When someone writes their signature on something, it really means a lot more. Handwritten letters, business contracts, the Constitution – they're all made better by those penned names. So we were excited when some of our favorite writers were kind enough to sign an assortment of their recent works to benefit 826 National. Grab one today and enjoy the good reads!

Each signed book is on sale for a limited time for the incredibly low price of $30. We have only a few of each title, grab them before they're gone!

Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son by Michael Chabon— The Pulitzer-Prize winning author reflects on what it was like raising his four children and what it means to be a man.

Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace by Ayelet Waldman— In these 18 essays, Ayelet Waldman writes about the daunting challenges of motherhood.

Half a Life by Darin Strauss— Strauss' memoir takes takes an unflinching look at a tragic event in his past, and how that helped shape him into the person he is.

The False Friend by Myla Goldberg— A novel of memory and deception that kicks off with the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl's best friend.

How to Catch a Falling Knife by Daniel Johnson— A collection of poetry taking on topics including family, illness, mortality, and faith.

Amateur Barbarians by Robert Cohen— Cohen's novel explores the tensions of a middle-age man and how he attempts to escape the tedium of everyday life.