Cassandra Wagner interned at 826DC this past spring. As publishing intern, she designed lesson plans for the personal narrative series at a local high school, taught students creative writing and storytelling, and assisted with book production—including copy-editing and laying out content in InDesign. Cassandra recently graduated UC Riverside with a degree in Creative Writing.

"Finding an internship you love can be a challenge, but it’s even better when an internship experience like I had with 826DC inspires a newfound passion. I never expected the program to show me an alternative career path the way that it has. I loved working with students pushing their creativity to create stories they are proud of. When all was said and done I helped compile those stories into a keepsake book."

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