Amazing children's writing centres

826 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students, ages
6-18, with expository and creative writing.  Several locations offer
unique retail experiences as well.

http://justcauseit.com/articles/conquest-word-masters-826-valencia-expands-its-empire-coast-coast
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/826_National

San Francisco: Pirate store
http://www.826valencia.org/store/

New York: Superhero store
http://www.superherosupplies.com/

Seattle: Space travel store
http://www.greenwoodspacetravelsupply.com/

Chicago: Spy store (disguised, of course!)
http://www.methodsreporter.com/2007/02/27/826chi-boring-store-eggers/

Michigan: Monster union
http://www.methodsreporter.com/2007/05/04/826michigan-monster-union-eggers/

Los Angeles: Time travel mart
http://344design.typepad.com/photos/timetravel/01epttmmarquee.html

Boston: Cryptozoology research institute
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/articles/2007/10/20/sci_fi_on_the_side/

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