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The model of Girls Write Now is based on the idea that writing is a communal act. That is also…
This year's theme: Rise, Speak, Change!
Girls Write Now starts each year with an overarching theme that helps shape and guide the program. After a thorough…
A MENTEE ALUM TACKLES THE BURKINI BAN IN THE TIMES
It’s a good day when you scan The New York Times and spot a piece written by a Girls Write…
GROWING AND SERVING MORE GIRLS
We’re thrilled that in just the first year of our three year plan, we have increased our enrollment by 30%. That means…
Mentee Alum Performs Her First One Woman Show
This blog post was written by Brittany Barker, a Girls Write Now mentee alum and Posse Foundation Scholar, who recently…
A Mentor's Gift: Lifelong Friendships, Chats, and Book Exchanges
This blog post was written by Meg Cassidy, a Girls Write Now mentor alum. Last Friday, I had a few…
Girls Write Now Visits Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House invited the Girls Write Now community to their offices for the day, where our writers were paired with editors…
How to Write Dystopian Flash Fiction
This blog post was written by Communications Intern, Tylah Gantt. A sneak peek into what we learn in our workshops, please…
Celebrating Malala Day with New York City's First Lady
This blog post was written by Programs Intern Tiffani Ren and Girls Write Now mentee Rahat Huda, who attended New…
Thank You Girls Write Now: A Mentee Reflects on her last CHAPTERS Reading
This blog post was written by Shanille Martin, Girls Write Now mentee. When I first heard about CHAPTERS my sophomore year,…
2016 Reading Series: Recap by the Chapter
This blog post was written by Tylah Gantt, Communications Intern. The CHAPTERS Reading Series at Girls Write Now provides an…
REVOLUTIONARY NARRATIVES AS MULTIMEDIA ANTHOLOGY
A poetry zine inspired by houseplants, a podcast covering the 2016 Presidential election, a website that follows the story of a band, and…
Eileen Fisher Partnership Fuels Girls' Creativity & Leadership
This blog post was written by Wandy Felicita Ortiz, Development Intern. “I believe that self-exploration holds the key to unlock…
Behind the Scenes: Girls Write Now Interns
This blog post was written by Wandy Felicita Ortiz, Development Intern When I arrive at the Girls Write Now headquarters…