Dave Eggers, who brought us the awe-inspiring organization, 826 National, was awarded a 2008 TED prize for his literacy building work. In this acceptance speech, he talks about what led to the conception of 826 Valencia, similar projects all over the world, and asks the community to join him in supporting public schooling.
Previously on Bunch:
Pirate Supply Outlet
Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair
The Boring Store
Literacy in the Inner City: 826 National
On Wednesday, we told you about 826 National’s spectacular literacy centres. Today we take you to Valencia Park, Chicago, and into The Boring Store.
Bunch sends props to the innovative and inspiring non-profit organization, 826 National, which operates what have to be the seven coolest literacy centres this side of the Atlantic.
Over the next couple weeks, Bunch will give you a peek inside each of 826 National’s fabulous locations. Read on for more information about the organization as a whole.
