Vahni Kurra
Vahni Kurra (she/hers) hails from disparate parts of the American Midwest with roots in Southern India. She recently earned a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Kenyon College, where she co-edited Hika, Kenyon's oldest, student-run literary magazine. Vahni's work centers on themes of displacement, and her personal essay, "Banana Republic," was published in Oyster River Pages. She is currently the book review editor for Sweet: A Literary Confection. Vahni has always been a strong advocate for the rights of women and GNC folks, as she has interned for NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and helped facilitate a peer support program for Kenyon students impacted by sexual assault. Vahni is excited to blend her passions for gender equality and creative writing as she works with Girls Write Now to ensure that all high school students have the same opportunities that she did to pursue their artistic and personal dreams.
Upcoming Events
January 29 – 10:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
Writing 360 | Reconnect & Restore: Mentor Midyear Training
Come bond with your fellow mentors at the Writing 360 Mentor Midyear Training while taking a deeper dive into Wellness & DEI training. Exchange valuable tips with each other to strengthen your pair relationship and realign on program requirements!
January 29 – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Writing 360 | Solace in Sci-Fi: Mentee Midyear Workshop
Come get to know your fellow Writing 360 Mentees at this Mentee only workshop where you will have the chance to work together on a creative small group project, de-stress in a wellness session and have a refresher on program requirements!
February 5 – 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm ET
Publishing 360 Workshop | Project Proposal Party!
Curious to see what your fellow members of P360 are up to with their multimedia projects? In this workshop mentees will share their proposals in small groups and get the support they need to propel them across the submission finish line.
February 8 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Anthology Committee Meeting
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.
February 9 – 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Writing Works Workshop | The Elegance of Editing with PRH: Polishing Drafts for Publication
Dutton, Putnam, Berkley and Girls Write Now meet for an intergenerational exchange to help teen writers edit their pieces for submission to the Girls Write Now Anthology and beyond! PRH employees—“Mentors for the Day”— help mentees take their drafts to the next level. Employees will answer questions about their professional journeys then work with mentees…
March 8 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Anthology Committee Meeting
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.
April 12 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Anthology Committee Meeting
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.
May 10 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Anthology Committee Meeting
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.