October 16, 2020
Girls (Re)Write Now Awards
This year, we redesigned our annual awards ceremony to meet the moment with the Girls (Re)Write Now Awards: A Night of Revolutionary Mini–Master Classes! On October 16, 2020, nearly 2,000 people joined us to amplify diverse voices and support the next generation of writers! With school, politics, protests and anything in between, our young writers are standing tall at the intersection of all these battles, and quite often they’re telling us the way to overcome them—if only we would listen. This show celebrates their resilient spirits and offers the hope we all need heading into the fall.
Honoring Thembi Banks, Cazzie David in conversation with Kate Napolitano, Dominique Fishback, Rupi Kaur, Jenifer Lewis, Laurie Liss presented by Hannah Gadsby, Lauren Ashley Smith and Cleo Wade. In place of traditional acceptance speeches, they are offering you the most important lessons they’ve learned so far in their journeys. With Girls Write Now mentees and alumnae Amina Castronovo, Caitlin Levy, Jade Lozada, Jayola Reid and Carmin Wong on the lessons that would be taught in school if they were in charge. And at Girls Write Now, our mentees are in charge.
Mentee Special Guests:
Amina Castronovo
Girls Write Now mentee
Caitlin
Levy
Girls Write Now mentee
Jade
Lozada
Girls Write Now mentee
Jayola
Reid
Girls Write Now mentee
Carmin
Wong
Girls Write Now mentee alum
Thank you to our generous Agent of Change Corporate Partners and Girls Write Now Circle, our dedicated Board of Directors and staff, our talented mentors and mentees—and to all who join us in supporting the next generation of writers and leaders!
During a crisis, Girls Write Now’s programs are especially relevant and in demand. We offer the safe space, inspired curriculum and welcoming community that, now more than ever, are essential to youth development. You can provide essential backing for the work we are doing right now, serving the hardest-hit communities: underserved girls and gender nonconforming youth of color. They carry enormous burdens and even bigger potential. At Girls Write Now, mentees build the confidence, networks and life-long relationships to open doors and excel in high school, college and career. You can change the trajectory of a young writer’s life.
