Tuesday, June 22, 2010

In 826LA's newest publication, the students teach the lessons

If you’re in or around Los Angeles this Wednesday, June 23, be sure to peek into Skylight Books at 7:30 PM for the official release of 826LA’s newest publication, You Never Forget How to Ride a Bike: Lessons Learned by the Students of John Marshall High School.

This captivating compilation of student work is the result of 826LA's annual Young Authors’ Book Project, where one local high school took on the challenge of publishing their own anthology of works on a designated theme by the end of the year. This year’s result: a book of moments that have shaped these authors lives—including encounters with Def Leppard albums, wormy peaches, and campus police—and the lessons that they’ve learned along the way.

Want to get a VIP glimpse at the process behind the book's creation? Check out this short documentary made by 826LA’s Darrell Gabonia for an in-depth look at the students and volunteers that made it all happen:

And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the book’s universe-wide release at 826LA's online store!