Meet the mentor & mentee pairs who inspire us every day. Your gift to Girls Write Now this holiday season bolsters our program so we can match hundreds more girls with dedicated writing mentors.
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MEET CARINA & LUNA
“Luna is full of interesting perspectives and great ideas—I feel lucky to be able to help her shape them and encourage her.”
CARINA STORRS, MENTOR
Freelance science & health writer, New York, NY
“I felt a connection with Luna almost immediately. It only took a few minutes of our first meeting to realize how lucky I was to be paired with her. From chatting about our families—we both have parents who separated when we were young and led “double lives”, as Luna calls it, between the two homes— to our recently discovered shared love of dance, our sessions fly by!”
—Carina on her mentee, Luna
LUNA AZCURRAIN, MENTEE
Sophomore, New York, NY
“Working with Carina has been nothing but amazing. I love how understanding and kind she is. It makes her really easy to work and connect with. Our love for giving feedback on each other’s works and our “double life” childhoods have definitely brought us closer. The weekly meetings at The Bean have become something I look forward to!”
—Luna on her mentor, Carina
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MEET GABRIELLE & EMILY
“The Girls Write Now community is one of the warmest, smartest, and most fun groups of women (of all ages!) I’ve ever been around”
EMILY BARASCH, MENTOR
Freelance Writer, New York, New York
“When I first met Gabi, she was intensely bright and passionate about writing, but when it came to reading out loud, she spoke softly. As we’ve continued to work together, I’ve observed her step out of her comfort zone, fearlessly try new things, and attain a (well-deserved!) confidence. I’m so grateful for and proud of her!
—Emily on her mentee, Gabi
GABRIELLE GALCHEN, MENTEE
Junior, New York, New York
“The first time I read a poem aloud to Emily, I read so quietly I’m surprised she was even able to hear me! I was nervous because I mostly present myself as this giggly teenage girl, but when I write, a more intense side emerges. I didn’t know what Emily would think. But when I finished, Emily clapped for me and smiled.”
—Gabi on her mentor, Emily
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