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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’s 2022 TBR List: Book Picks From Our Community
Sometimes the most challenging part about reading is actually deciding what to read next. Girls Write Now has asked our bookworm friends to share their To Be Read list! Take a look around and maybe add a title or two to your 2022 reading list.
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.
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.
7 Ways to Make Younger Friends in Retirement
August 11th, 2022 The Wall Street Journal “Intergenerational friendships can be powerful. The trick is starting them”. The Wall Street
Book Riot Features Here & Now: Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology
In a list highlighting new releases for Book Riot, Girls Write Now mentor Erica Ezeifedi praised Here & Now: the Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology, saying “If you’d like to see the future of writing, and help an amazing nonprofit, I highly recommend getting a copy.” Ezeifedi has been a mentor at Girls Write Now for two years, during which time she has experienced the incredible talent of the young writers in the community. "In every workshop I’ve done since starting with the organization a couple years ago, I’ve been blown away with the level of writing coming from high schoolers."
Abbi Jacobson Talks with Girls Write Now About Prelude Fellowship
Girls Write Now honoree and longtime champion Abbi Jacobson recently spoke with Girls Write Now about her new initiative, the Prelude Fellowship. Applications are due November 10!
Mentee Madeline Berberian-Hutchinson Interviewed on Book Riot Podcast
Book Riot Editor and Girls Write Now mentor Erica Ezeifedi invited mentee and NYS Poet Laureate Finalist Madeline Berberian-Hutchinson onto Book Riot's young adult podcast, "Hey YA" to talk about her journey as a writer and to recommend books for young adults interested in poetry.
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!
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Authored by an Author: Susan Morse on GWN
Susan Morse was the Craft Talk Author for the Family Memoir workshop, December 8 2012. Here Susan writes about her
15 Reasons for 15 Years: Day 14
As we count down the last 15 days of our Holiday Appeal, we’re giving you 15 reasons — one per
15 Reasons for 15 Years: Day 15
As we count down the last 15 days of our Holiday Appeal, we’re giving you 15 reasons — one per
“Are you a writer first, or a family member?”: Memoir with GWN
Family. Writing. How to write about family? We found out at the latest GWN writing workshop all about Memoir. Open
Help write a girl’s story: donate today and DOUBLE your impact!
For our fifteenth year, we’ve set the bar high: $100,000 high! And thanks to YOU, we’re just over halfway there!
Congrats to Emely, a true Urban Hero!
On November 28th, fourth-year mentee Emely Paulino was honored as an Urban Hero by the Catalog for Giving! Emely says,
Pair Spotlight: Meet Joanne and LaToya
Now in their third year together, Joanne and LaToya are enjoying new worlds that are only possible through Girls Write Now.
Fab & Free Poetry Slam This Weds, at Lincoln Center!
Join Girls Write Now for an evening of FREE poetry that’s not to be missed at this fast-paced slam featuring
DorkShop: Major Players
Dorkshop 2 of the GWN Digital Pilot: Interactive Gaming was Major Players. http://storify.com/girlswritenow/major-players
Help Us Write Our Story: the Appeal is LIVE!
Like we said last week, the soiree was just the beginning! Our holiday appeal is in full force, and we