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Summer Studios -June

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our virtual Summer Community Studios and experience a taste of the Girls Write Now curriculum! Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, a veteran GWN community member, or just learning about who we are and what we do, there's something for everyone.

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Summer Open Mic Series

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Summer Open Mic Series. Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.

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Author Talk at Brooklyn Public Library: On the Art of the Craft!

Brooklyn Public Library – Brooklyn Heights Branch | Open to all mentees, all mentors, GWN staff, program alum and the public

Join us in celebration of our new book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Hear excerpts from the book and ask Girls Write Now writers about the experience of creating engaging work with the support of community.

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Summer Showcase & Anthology Launch Party!

Girls Write Now Office | Open to all mentees, all mentors and program alum

Join us for a showcase of original mentor and mentee podcasts, videos, and visual art—and two new books: Here & Now: The Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology and Girls Write Now on the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. This hybrid event will feature performances from mentees and mentors, book giveaways, and a peek into our 2024-25 Collaboratory programming! 

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Summer Open Mic Series

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Summer Open Mic Series. Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.

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New York City Poetry Festival

Open to the public

Girls Write Now will be at the New York City Poetry Festival on Governors Island this year! Meet us at the White Horse Stage to celebrate poetry alongside Hanging Loose Press and our mentees, Nyilah Thomas, Tara Lago, and Mia Lindenburg!

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Summer Studios – July

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our virtual Summer Community Studios and experience a taste of the Girls Write Now curriculum! Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, a veteran GWN community member, or just learning about who we are and what we do, there's something for everyone.

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Salon Series

Writing Difficult Moments & Histories with Humor

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Everyone remembers a time in middle school when you should have stood up for yourself, or for someone else, but... you just couldn't find your voice? Author and Educator Anna Lapera will lead us through writing prompts centered around how to use humor and inner dialogue when writing difficult histories and experiences.

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One Letter 4 All Workshop Series

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us at the Girls Write Now office for an inspiring afternoon of social activism through compassionate letter writing for humanitarian causes. In Jly, we will support two impactful organizations: Any Refugee and Radical Reversal. We'll blend creativity with purpose as we learn about and contribute to these vital initiatives. This workshop is perfect for those who enjoy writing, being artistic, and making a positive impact through human connection and social activism. Everyone is welcome!

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Summer Open Mic Series

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Summer Open Mic Series. Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.

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