Girls Write Now Mentee Chyonika Roy testified at NYC Preliminary FY25 Budget Youth Services Hearing impact that Girls Write Now has had on her. She, alongside six fellow young people, called on the NYC Council to restore STARS CGI funding for FY25.
Girls Write Now
For 25 years, Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change. Thank you for joining our movement.
Upcoming Events
April 26 – 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm ET
Nurturing Connections: Wellness, Reflection, and Growth in Mentoring
Join us for an engaging mentor professional development session focused on fostering connections, promoting wellness, and cultivating growth in mentoring. Through practical activities such as wellness writing prompts, contemplative practice, and reflective discussions, mentors will deepen their understanding of themselves, connect with their peers, and contribute to a supportive mentoring community.
May 4 – 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Greene Garden Picnic
Join us for an inspiring afternoon centering mental health awareness through our partnership with The Yellow Tulip Project. Bring and share your favorite picnic snacks as you enjoy creative pieces from Girls Write Now's community members, engage in mental health and wellness activities, and celebrate the hope of spring.
October 10 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Fall Awards at DVF
Join us for The Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Awards, where we will be honoring select supporters of our community.
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Girls Write Now Mentee Tara Isabel Lago Is Published in Teen Vogue
Girls Write Now mentee Tara Isabel Lago has been published in Teen Vogue as the winner of the New York Public Library’s Freedom to Read Writing Contest
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Channel Kindness Shouts Out Girls Write Now in Naming Woman Changemakers
Channel Kindness, a partner of Girls Write Now, names founder Maya Nussbaum as a woman changemaker everyone should be following.
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Fast Company Features Estée Lauder & Girls Write Now
Fast Company, which has named The Estée Lauder Companies one of their Most Innovative Companies, recently highlighted Estée Lauder’s support for Girls Write Now.
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Girls Write Now’s Script 360 Explores Socially Engaged Filmmaking at Athena Film Fest
At the Athena Film Festival, mentees and mentors got the opportunity to engage with other students, creatives, and activists.
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Girls Write Now Supporter and Fashion Designer B. Michael Is Donating Some Proceeds of New Book to Girls Write Now
Fashion Designer and Girls Write Now supporter B Michael is committed to donating some proceeds of his newest book, Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion, to Girls Write Now.