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Dave Eggers, Unplugged

December 19, 2014

Guess who got reviewed by the New York Times? These Detroit elementary students did

December 18, 2014

Yeti or not, here comes Dave Eggers and 826 National

November 12, 2014

Author Dave Eggers talks Detroit visit, inspiring kids

November 12, 2014

Dave Eggers talks education, robots, and illustrating a new book written by Detroit kids

November 12, 2014

Michigan Radio Spotlight on Enjoy! Recipes for Building Community

June 20, 2014

826 Programs Featured on Education Week

June 10, 2014

Enjoy! 826michigan's Latest Publication Release Announced in the Ypsilanti Courier

June 9, 2014

826michigan Students Doing Awesome Things!

May 16, 2014

826michigan Featured on Michigan Radio's Website

February 27, 2014

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