Yesterday, 826LA East celebrated the publication of “I’m More Handsome Than the Pharaoh,” our most recent chapbook. It contains ruminations about the importance of wheels, the potential of an abandoned warehouse, essential rules for new countries, explorations of space, and descriptions of Egypt’s age of the Pharaohs. The release party included a student reading and heaps of fresh fruit and cupcakes. A jubilant time was had by all. Here is a taste of some of the pieces from the book.

“Kids need to go to school in a school bus. Wheelchairs are appropriate for people who can’t walk.” -Christian Cruz

“I want to be an astronaut. I want to go to the moon and Mars. They would allow me with my good grades.” -Alex Morones

On Pharaohs: “He would dress up in his royal clothes. Then he screams at his servants to make him a delicious breakfast… He would count his money and check to see if the guards caught anyone.” -Melody Muyo

For these and other pieces of wisdom about old and new worlds, check out “I’m More Handsome Than the Pharaoh” at the Echo Park Time Travel Mart. And keep an eye on this blog for next week’s feature on 826LA East’s interns of the year of the week. We combed through the annals of time for the most dedicated interns of the eras, and now we’re introducing them to you!