Special Events

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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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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Community Conversations

Community Conversation 360: On Girls Write Now Values

Open to all mentees, all mentors, board members, GWN staff and program alum

Join us for an evening discussing the values of Girls Write Now as an organization and collective of creative individuals. Together, we'll consider the values of Girls Write Now and creatively express our personal definitions of what each value means to us.

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Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer

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

Join the Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer to get connected with mentee Ayushree and other advocates for underserved students to learn how you can contribute your skills to this exciting project! Opportunity Knockks is recruiting team members for roles such as workshop leader, outreach coordinator, fundraiser/treasurer, media manager, and more.

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Special Events

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 Yu & Me Books: On the Art of the Craft!

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

Join us in celebration of 25th anniversary 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 in collaboration with community.

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