This week's featured piece from the collection is "Dear Freshman Self" by Ivan Ango, first published in Get Used to the Seats. Reading Ivan's piece is Adam Mistler, a dedicated clerk for Tivoli's Astounding Magic Supply who also helped select the works in this collection as a member of the Editorial Board.

Once upon a time, there was a superhero named Greg. He was just about to finish his freshman year of college in DC. He went to The George Washington University.

Home to

Kids running on pilgrimages until the street lights came on,

Anacostia,

Where you were bound to see ten ice-cream trucks a day,

And a pink pickled egg in someone’s hand.

Because we celebrate culture, we celebrate everything.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "How to Escape Chocolate Quicksand" by Winta, first published in How to Survive Anything! Reading Ivan's piece is Adam Mistler, a dedicated clerk for Tivoli's Astounding Magic Supply who also helped select the works in this collection as a member of the Editorial Board.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "My Life as a Dog/Shark" by Christopher M., first published in our "Smell This Story!" writing workshop. Reading it for us is 826DC Programs Director Lacey Dunham, self-proclaimed book nerd and cat wrangler.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "Candy Art Island" by Sydney, first published in The Creative Spot. This week's reader is 826DC Executive Director, Zachary Clark.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "Frenemy" by Dina Gutierrez, first published in My Heart Went Beating Fast. Reading the piece for us is Leah, who currently attends After-School Tutoring, loves playing soccer, and is in the fourth grade.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "La Vaca de Yoselin" by Ana Rubio Robles, first published in My Heart Went Beating Fast. Reading it for us is Vanessa, a life-long lover of Nutella who currently attends after-school tutoring.

This week's featured piece from the collection is "My Neighborhood" by Anthony, first published in You Need a Hat. You Can Do Anything. Reading it for us is Sujan Sedhai, a member of the intrepid Editorial Board who helped select the great works you'll find in this collection.