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One girl's story for the future: no more sexual assaults
Our mentees have hope for the future. Together, we can keep it that way! Today’s social and political climate is actively endangering…
3 Teen Girls Paint Their Vision For A Truly Equal World
Girlboss October 11, 2017 In honor of International Day of the Girl, Girlboss features stories from Girls Write Now mentees…
Safety by Gia Deeton
On my way home from work, I do something I never dared to do as a teenager— I walk through…
Girls Write Now Partners with ThoughtMatter For its 20th Anniversary
Girls Write Now is thrilled to partner with ThoughtMatter, a branding agency in NYC specializing in brand strategy and identity…
Giving Us Hope: Our Girls' Stories
In celebration of Day of the Girl, read mentee Veronika Marquez’s poem,“I Find Myself in Blue Envy,” and check back soon…
Stories of Hope for Day of the Girl
Girls Write Now Celebrates Day of the Girl Today… and Every Day! With heartbreaking stories dominating the news, there is one story of…
The Shrill Collective to Present THE FEIGNED COURTESANS to Benefit Girls Write Now
Broadway World October 5, 2017 The Shrill Collective will host a night of theatre and charity with performances of Aphra Behn’s farce,…
Pair Profile: Jiselle and Heather
In celebration of Girls Write Now’s upcoming 20th anniversary, we will be featuring conversations between mentees and their mentors, highlighting…
My Night Out With Lenny: What Impromptu Poetry Taught Me!
This blog post was written by Girls Write Now Second-year Mentee, Daleelah Saleh. My poetry has always been deeply vulnerable, because it’s…
ANNIE BESANT AND THE WOMEN WHO FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS
Newsweek October 1, 2017 Newsweek highlights notable women who fought for their rights, including our friend, Gloria Steinem, who spoke…
Rayhana Maarouf: When A Father Goes to Prison
Of Note Magazine September 2017 Of Note features a story from Girls Write Now mentee Rayhana Maarouf, originally published in…
BWW Exclusively Premieres Music Video for Caitlin Mahoney's 'Kept Woman'
Music World September 22nd, 2017 Music World profiles Girls Write Now mentor Caitlin Mahoney. See more by Music World Return…
CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE ON HOW TO WRITE AND HOW TO READ
Literary Hub September 15th, 2017 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about likability at the 2015 Girls Write Now Awards. See more…
Lena Dunham & Jenni Konner Celebrate The 2nd Anniversary Of Lenny
Guest of a Guest September 20th, 2017 Girls Write Now participates in Lenny Letter’s 2nd Anniversary party. See more by…