Mentee alum Ifeoma Okwuka publishes an opinion essay for the Women’s Media Center about the dangers of hair straightening products and her experience using them as a Black woman.
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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BronxNet Interviews Girls Write Now Staff on Celebrating 25 Years of Mentoring Young Writers
Girls Write Now Staff Emily Rigby and Vahni Kurra are interviewed by Kibin Alleyne from BronxNet to discuss Girls Write Now’s 25 years of mentorship.
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Mentee Alum & Journalist Writes for The Globe About the Importance of Girls Write Now
Mentee Alum & Journalist Sibani Ram Writes About Why Girls Write Now Matters Right Now
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“Scoliosis Doesn’t Make Me A Burden” Mentee Ayah Al-Masyabi Publishes Piece On Youth Communication
Mentee Ayah Al-Masyabi publishes a piece on Youth Communication, “Scoliosis Doesn’t Make Me A Burden”
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Girls Write Now Illuminates Midtown on Amazon Books Billboard
Girls Write Now’s 2023 anthology On The Other Side of Everything, published by Dutton, is illuminating a billboard in Midtown thanks to the Amazon Literary Partnership
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Girls Write Now’s 25th Anniversary is the Year of Radical Gratitude
January is National Mentoring Month, and we begin our 25th anniversary by expressing radical gratitude to the talented and dedicated mentors of Girls Write Now whose contributions make possible two and a half decades of transformative stories.