Our 826michigan retail store, OnwardRobots.com, is online only.
BREAKING NEWS—826michigan is MOVING to Ypsilanti! More information is available at 826michigan.org
The online robot store for 826michigan.
All sales of apparel, stationary and books support free writing programs for students in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit.
826michigan students from Western International High School and the Detroit School of Arts participated in an exciting Song Shop led by 826michigan programs staff, Lafayette American, and Third Man Records. Students in Mr. Cruz's and Ms. Garibay’s classes are featured artists on the recordings.
Side A: "Bright Colors & Home of the Hustlers" by Western International High School
Side B: "This Is Detroit" by Detroit School of Arts
NOTE: this item gives you access to the digital mp3 (and wav) files, so you can download 1, 2, or all 3 songs to your preferred streaming device. Once you place your order, we'll send you an email with a link to the recordings (please give us a day or two to respond).
If you prefer a physical recording, on October 14, 2020, the original songs written by these students were PRESSED and RELEASED on 45 rpm VINYL RECORDS! You can purchase that item here.
All proceeds from OnwardRobots.com directly benefit the free student writing programs offered at 826michigan, a nonprofit literacy center for students aged 6 to 18. 826michigan serves thousands of school-aged students with programs in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. 826michigan inspires school-aged students to write confidently and skillfully with the help of adult volunteers in their communities.
All programs at 826michigan are offered completely free of charge, thanks, in part, to proceeds from OnwardRobots.com.
Our 826michigan retail store, OnwardRobots.com, is online only.
BREAKING NEWS—826michigan is MOVING to Ypsilanti! More information is available at 826michigan.org