WAAG is a weekly internal newsletter that gives you a quick rundown of the exciting events Girls Write Now has coming up!
Returning Mentee and Mentor Applications for the Spring 2025 Cycle are now open!
The Week Ahead:
Saturday, January 11th & Sunday, January 12th, 10 AM-4 PM ET, NY Peace Institute: Intro to Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices: This January, New York Peace Institute, the official community dispute resolution center for Brooklyn and Manhattan, is offering a 2-day Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices Training open to all undergraduate college students in New York City. We are calling for any undergraduate student leaders or representatives for a student organization to take this training.
in-person event ; open to mentees & other youth who are undergraduate students in New York City
This event will take place at
Girls Write Now Headquarters
247 W 37th Street, Suite 10.
Saturday, January 11th, 1-2:15 PM ET, College Chat – Scholarships & Fellowships: Getting Funding for School: Girls Write Now is excited to host a panel featuring undergraduate and graduate students, along with Girls Write Now alum, from diverse disciplines, areas of study, and universities. These panelists are recipients of prestigious fellowships and scholarships and will share their experiences in a Q&A format.
virtual event; open to mentors and mentees
Tuesday, January 14, 4:45-6 PM ET, Audio/Podcasting Career Chat: This Chat will explore the essential attributes and pathways to positions within the audio and podcasting industries. Here is your chance to ask all of your burning questions with a panel that covers everything from podcast production to audiobooks!
virtual event; open to the public, including mentors, mentees, and members.
Saturday, January 18th, 2-4 pm ET, Literature to Life: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: Literature to Life adapts Erika L. Sánchez’s YA novel as their newest title in their Signature Performance series. This title will be co-produced in partnership with Freedom Reads, the only organization in the nation transforming the experience of incarceration by opening libraries in prison housing facilities. Freedom Reads was founded by Reginald Dwayne Betts in 2020. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter takes place in modern day Chicago. The novel focuses on the idea of finding one’s own identity, and breaking free from societal, cultural, and familial expectations.
in-person event; open to mentees, mentors and members. Required for Playwriting.
This production will take place at
Girls Write Now Headquarters
247 W 37th Street, Suite 10
The Month Ahead:
Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:15 PM ET, Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Aligning Communications to Our Values: At this meeting, we will discuss our plans to institute our values of trust, evolution, community, creativity , and expression. What do these terms mean to you and how do you embody them? As we head into our third decade at Girls Write, we want to lay a solid foundation for the next stage.
virtual event; open to the all mentees, mentors & members;
open to both current & prospective IVDEIB committee members
Friday, January 24, 6-7:15 PM ET, Trans Inclusivity: Best Practices for Supporting Transgender Youth: Join us for this engaging and informative session dedicated to fostering empathy, promoting inclusivity, and equipping participants with practical skills to support transgender youth. This event will explore the fundamentals and history of transgender identities, delve into key concepts and intersectionalities, and shed light on the challenges faced by trans youth today. Participants will gain valuable insights into best practices for creating supportive environments and learn about resources that can make a meaningful difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to a more inclusive future.
virtual event; open to all mentors, peer mentees, & staff
Head to your portal to learn more and apply for this week’s new partner jobs, internships, & opportunities!