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    Be Inkluded: Elevating Marginalized Voices In the Literary Community

    Join Girls Write Now and Inkluded, a nonprofit championing diversity in publishing by actively working to train and place young people from underrepresented groups into their first publishing jobs, as we discuss what it takes for marginalized voices to enter into and make it in the publishing industry. At this event. you will meet the founder of Inkluded, Michael Mejias, and hear more about his groundbreaking program and how to apply.

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    Just Right or Just Write: Perfecting Your First Chapter with Penguin Random House

    You spent the month of November writing what just might be the next Great American Novel, and now you’re spent. After thirty days of burning the midnight oil, it’s time to take a breather… before giving more life to your manuscript through the imminent editing process. But don’t fret! After you’ve done all you can with your first ten or so pages, it’s time to hand it over to the pros!

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    PitchFest Extravaganza: Take Your Best Shot with a Book Agent

    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the pros! Participating literary agencies include HG Literary, Jane Rotrosen, Lowenstein Associates, Sterling Lord Literistic, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc., Thompson Literary, Triangle House Literary, Writers House, and more!

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    43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy + Meet and Greet

    Join mentor Micharne Cloughley for the Sunday matinee showing of her new play, 43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy, followed by a Girls Write Now meet-and-greet!

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    Take Me With You, Issue #2 Zine Release Party & Potluck!

    Girls Write Now Office 247 W 37th Street #1000, New York, NY, United States

    Come celebrate the release of our second issue of Take Me With You, a zine written and designed entirely by the Girls Write Now community.

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    Youth Town Hall with STARS Citywide Girls Initiative

    4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 

    The Sports Training and Role-models for Success Citywide Girls Initiative (STARS CGI) is a collaboration of ten leading New York City nonprofits with missions to support girls and young women of color to overcome barriers to success, grow emotionally, academically and physically stronger, and give them the tools that they need to develop as leaders in their communities.

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    New York State of Poetry Celebration and Reading

    Join Teachers & Writers Collaborative and Girls Write Now for a celebration of the New York State of Poetry with a reception and readings. We’ll also be announcing the 2024-25 New York State Youth Poet Laureate!

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    Greene Garden Picnic

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon centering mental health awareness through our partnership with The Yellow Tulip Project. Bring and share your favorite picnic snacks as you enjoy creative pieces from Girls Write Now’s community members, engage in mental health and wellness activities, and celebrate the hope of spring.

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    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 for those who enjoy writing, being artistic, and making a positive impact through human connection and social activism. Everyone is welcome!