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.
Celebrating 25 years of transformative stories and featuring Poetry 360, our alumnae, and special guest speakers.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Join us in celebration of our new 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 with the support of community.
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.
Join us in celebration of our new 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 with the support of community.
Join us for a showcase of original mentor and mentee podcasts, videos, and visual art—and two new books: Here & Now: The Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology and Girls Write Now on the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. This hybrid event will feature performances from mentees and mentors, book giveaways, and a peek into our 2024-25 Collaboratory programming!
