Category Archives: Updates and News

Reading of Poems of U. S. History July 1, 2026

Join the Day Eight community for a reading of Poems of U. S. History published in the Mid-Atlantic Review selected by editors Carolivia Herron, Summer Tate, and Robert Bettmann. The special section of Poems of U. S. History was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Poems selected […]

Announcing the winner of the 2026 DC Poet Project

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, attendees to the Anacostia Neighborhood Library enjoyed the final reading of the series, culminating in selection of Angelo ‘CanMan tha Poet’ Brooks as the 2026 DC Poet Project winner. Brooks performed at the event alongside finalists MariTi Lovell, Kiara Penn, and Delante Allen. 2026 DC Poet Project winner Angelo ‘CanMan […]

Registration Open for Day Eight’s Middle-School Summer Writing Camp

Looking for a summer experience that sparks creativity and ignites a lifelong love for writing? Day Eight’s Writing Camp is a place for 6th-9th grade youth to embark on a journey of self-expression and literary exploration. Join us summer 2026 for five week-long camp sessions: June 29-July 2, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, and […]