You've probably heard of 826 Valencia, San Francisco's own pirate store/ after school writing workshop located in the Mission, but did you know the organization now has branches in cities across the US? And yes, many of the other 826 locations include stores with a variety of eccentric and fun items...

Best of all, proceeds from sales go to 826 National's tutoring, writing and publishing programs for students across the country.

  1. A view of 826 Valencia's exterior.
  2. "Cannons Don't Sink Ships, Pirates with Cannons Sink Ships" poster for $20 from 826 Valencia
  3. "Life is Bigger in Pangaea" poster for $19.99 from 826LA, aka The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
  4. "Index of Good and Evil" poster for $15 from 826NYC, aka The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
  5. Moon Globe for $13, from 826 Seattle, aka The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.
  6. "Will I Make a Good Space Traveler?" poster for $10 from 826 Seattle, aka The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.
  7. "Find Your Place in Space!" poster for $19.99 from 826LA, aka The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
  8. "Compensation for Missing Limbs" poster for $20 from 826 Valencia

(Top Image: Flickr user Steve and Sarah, licensed for use under the Creative Commons)