We are proud to continue our partnership with Chime For Change. Co-founded by Gucci, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Frida Giannini, and Salma Hayek Pinault, Chime for Change is a global campaign to convene, unite and strengthen the voices speaking out for girls and women around the world. In connection with last month’s Global Citizen Festival, which focused on five main pillars including education for young girls, Chime For Change published two pieces by Girls Write Now mentees, Danni Green, “Dear Kanye Jan 14” and Seanna Viechweg, “Mother Dearest”.
Mariane Pearl, Chime for Change’s Managing Editor, author of A Mighty Heart, and 2015 Girls Write Now Awards emcee selected and edited Danni and Seanna’s pieces to focus on the obstacles faced by young women of color in the education system.
Mariane believes that “girls’ ideas, wisdom, and vision are a gift to those who listen” and “Girls Write Now showcases this by introducing us to a new generation of women writers.” We are honored to join forces with Chime for Change and Mariane Pearl.