At Girls Write Now, we break down the barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders. Together, our community channels the power of our voices and stories to shape culture, impact industries and inspire change.
Looking Both Ways: An Asian-American Heritage Collection
who
"Who" is a coded piece of poetry meant to document Lee's struggles as she reconciles with different…
bloodline
A pair of poems inspired by the title “bloodline” and the poets’ own heritages and culture. How…
Banana Bread and Lemon Glaze
A short story about code switching and living between two worlds.
We are Girls from the East
The poem speaks to our shared history as Asian-American women, emphasizing a colonial past in China and…
If Only I Could Speak
When you go from Thailand to North Carolina, more than the spoken language changes—the box you’re put in does as well.
Speaking on Love, Dance, and Sexism
In this episode, Girls Write Now Community Manager Emily Rigby speaks with former mentee and current mentor Samantha Isales about her piece “An Uncommon Love…
Limericks on a New York Night
Poetry360 mentee Mia Lindenburg tells her story of leaving poetry and returning to it upon realizing slam poetry can also capture all the joy and…
Let’s Create Together
We are a diverse, multi-generational, passionate community of writers, creatives, leaders, artists and activists who all share a love of stories. Our programs are interwoven with wellness- and activist-minded curricula and offer endless opportunities for friendship, networking and professional development support.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 30 – 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET
Community Conversations 360: Palestine, Israel & Student Activism
Join us for a community conversation, led in partnership with the New York Peace Institute, about the crisis in Israel and Palestine, and ongoing student activism in the United States. This will be a session grounded in each of our stories, how we came to feel the way we do about the crises, how we…
June 8 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
One Letter 4 All Workshop Series
Join us at the Girls Write Now office for an inspiring afternoon of social activism through compassionate letter writing for humanitarian causes. In June, we will support two impactful organizations: Hearts of Dinner and Radical Reversal. We'll blend creativity with purpose as we learn about and contribute to these vital initiatives. This workshop is perfect…
June 21 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Summer Open Mic Series
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.
July 18 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Writing Difficult Moments & Histories with Humor
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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