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Girls Write Now has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Teen Vogue, The Today Show, Book Riot, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more.
Girls Write Now Mentee Ariel Zhang Wins Lena Dunham’s Famesick Writing Contest!
Announcing Grand Prize Winner of Girls Write Now's Mental Health-Focused Writing Contest in Partnership with Lena Dunham and Random House.
Kirkus Reviews Praises Girls Write Now’s Forthcoming Anthology, Metamorphosis
Kirkus Reviews Describes Metamorphosis: Girls Write Now 2026 Anthology as Sincere Engagement and Effort.
Mentees Envision Their Future at NBCUniversal’s Career Inspiration Camp
As a student coming from California coming to this camp was a great way to get exposure in the media
New York City Poetry Festival Features Girls Write Now Poets & Performers
Join four mentees for an afternoon of poetry on identity, resistance, and coming of age. Girls Write Now takes the Youth Stage at The New York City Poetry Festival on Sunday, July 19 at 2 PM. The 15th Annual Festival takes place at Nolan Park on Governors Island—this will be the second time our mentees grace the Poetry Festival stage. Registration is free—all you need is the $2.75 ferry fare. We look forward to seeing you there!
Girls Write Now with Melinda French Gates as She Launches her New Book
Girls Write Now was invited to hear Melinda French Gates speak at the New York City Center about her new release, The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward. The book is published through Moment of Lift and Flatiron Books, an imprint of Girls Write Now partner Macmillan Publishers. Girls Write Now is also a three-time grantee of Melinda Gates' Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health.
Mentee Lydia Bach Makes Waves with Recent Publication, Today Show Appearance & Frazzled Lit Shout-Out
Congratulations to mentee Lydia Bach, whose list of accomplishments has been growing exponentially this year, including a publication, a feature on the Today Show, and inclusion on a short story longlist!
Rupi Kaur Shouts Out Girls Write Now on The Kelly Clarkson Show for International Day of the Girl
Poet and Girls Write Now Honoree Alum Rupi Kaur gave Girls Write Now a shout out on the Kelly Clarkson Show in honor of International Day of the Girl.
Latest News
Latest News
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: December 1, 2025
Will You Join Us This Giving Youth Day?…It's Your Monday Memo! Plus, new opportunities from NBCUniversal, The New York Times & One Story
Partner Highlight: Join Pen Parentis for a Salon Featuring Literary Parents
Pen Parentis, a community partner of Girls Write Now, is excited to announce the latest installment of their literary salon series, A Whole New World: Readings and Talkback with Literary Parents.
What We’re Reading: Epitaphs in Eagle Rock
Mentee Rebekah Grace de Guzman has created a "poetry film" about gentrification in the L.A. neighborhood of Eagle Rock.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: November 24, 2025
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Writers & Readers…It's Your Monday Memo! Plus, score two tickets to Wicked on Broadway while giving to Girls Write Now!
Girls Write Now Celebrates Giving Youth Day on Monday, December 1
On December 1, 2025, the Monday after Thanksgiving and before the widely recognized #GivingTuesday, fifteen youth organizations across NYC will unite to participate in "#GivingYouthday" with a distinct focus on elevating the voices and agency of young people while leaning into the power of community collaboration.
Ten Books From Across Indigenous America
This Thanksgiving and during Native American Heritage Month, explore these ten books featuring women and queer authors telling the stories and histories of Indigenous peoples.
Bid for a Chance to Dine with Writers Robin Schiff of Emily in Paris & Winnie Holzman of Wicked in LA
Support Girls Write Now and Bid on a Dining Experience with Robin Schiff and Winnie Holzman!
Score Two Orchestra Seats to WICKED on Broadway in NYC & Meet the Cast in an Auction Supporting Girls Write Now
Support Girls Write Now and bid in an auction for two tickets to WICKED, plus a cast and writer meet and greet!
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: November 17, 2025
Here's Your Chance to Start the Journey of a Lifetime…It's Your Monday Memo!
What We’re Reading: Profile of Mereba in Brick Magazine
Mentor Sidney Madden Covers the R&B Singer's New Album, The Breeze Grew a Fire
