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We asked young women and gender-expansive youth in our community to look at the same footage as inspiration for a story—their story. These writers and leaders are shaping culture, creating

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Lunch with LitNYS Season 1, Episode 4

When asked about his start in the literary world, Ira Silverberg said, “‘Find your kind, they say,’ and I did.” His kind happened to include famed literary radicals such as

Lunch with LitNYS Season 1, Episode 1

At the Girls Write Now office in September, leaders from literary organizations across New York gathered to discuss strategies for strengthening their communities. Literary organizations are facing a slew of

Lunch with LitNYS Season 1, Episode 2

Many readers may know about the National Book Awards, but did you know that the Foundation has a science and literature program? Or that they have created free literary programming

Speaking on Family Worlds

This week brings you a special episode where both of our guests, Ayah Al-Masyabi and Anne Hellman White, share the first drafts of their current works in progress.

Remembrance: An Index From My Grandmother

with moons. you taught me such cryptic languages. I would spend the rest of my life decoding them.

Speaking on Finding Joy in the Mourning

In this episode, you’ll hear a lovely conversation between mentee Allison Sengkhounmany, a high schooler from New York, and mentor Davia Schendel, a musician and performer.

Class of 2022 Editors’ Letter

Welcome to Stories by Girls Write Now/ a home for the underrepresented / to be heard

Each Tremolo Reminds Me

Chelsea Lin, Girls Write Now Mentee and My Simple Realization contest winner, writes about her grandfather.