Browse our new Black History Month collection featuring videos, reflections, and writing prompts from Black authors and poets who inspire students to celebrate their identities and write bold new futures.
by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo
Author and educator Tony Weaver, Jr. invites students in grades 5—12 to explore science fiction with different writing prompts that invite them to build new worlds and reimagine what's possible.
by 826 National and Life Stories
Who or what has shaped your creativity? In this lesson, you will reflect on the creative influences in your life and create a short piece inspired by one of those influences.
by 826 National and Life Stories
Imagine your life in five to ten years: What does it look like? In this lesson, you will have the chance to plan, reflect, and take steps towards achieving your goals.
by Mychal Threets, librarian and literacy ambassador
Librarian, literacy ambassador, and new host of Reading Rainbow Mychal Threets invites you to write about your feelings, your way with four writing prompts to explore your emotions on the page.
by 826 National and Life Stories
In this lesson, you will learn about Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Lewis’s life, an idea she calls “fierce-love,” and the importance of learning to love yourself.
by 826 National and Life Stories
You will write a “soundscape” poem filled with familiar sounds of your neighborhood or home.
by 826 National and Life Stories
In this lesson, you will hear about the life and art of Reginald Dwayne Betts and write a poem that captures a meaningful moment from your everyday life.
by Jason Reynolds
Part letter, part long-form poem, "For Every One" offers reflections and courageous words about unraveling and rebuilding one's dreams.
by Jason Reynolds
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and NYT Bestselling Author, Jason Reynolds, joined 826 students for a conversation on his video project, "For Every One."
by Mariama Lockington, novelist and poet
Students revisit powerful memories to generate personal stories filled with heart.
by 826 National
Students discuss the 2021 inaugural poem by Amanda Gorman and write their own poems in response to "The Hill We Climb."
by Rachel Eliza Griffiths
This poetry prompt from Rachel Eliza Griffiths asks students to consider the ordinary in their lives—then write a poem that celebrates those ordinary objects and figures.
by Aracelis Girmay in collaboration with Aarti Monteiro & Nico Garbaccio, 826NYC
What lives inside a word? Find out how to trace connections between two dissimilar words with this playful Spark from award-winning poet Aracelis Girmay.
by Amanda Gorman
Presidential Inaugural Poet, activist, and bestselling author Amanda Gorman shares one of her favorite techniques for starting a poem or getting over writers' block.

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