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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
Continued Support for Our Community Amidst the Israel-Hamas War
An updated statement of support for our community amidst the Israel-Hamas war
RBC Foundation USA Spotlights Girls Write Now as Part of Change a Life Video Series
The RBC Foundation USA spotlights Girls Write Now as a nonprofit partner that empowers youth in their Change a Life video series
Mentee Alum Kayla Morgan Reflects on Shonda Rhimes at Mattel Summit
At the 2023 Cause Marketing Summit, mentee alum Kayla Morgan spoke about her experience talking to Shonda Rhimes on behalf of Girls Write Now
Photo of Ayesha Curry at the 2023 Girls Write Now Awards is Featured in Penta
Penta, a publication about asset management, includes a photo from the 2023 Girls Write Now Awards in their feature of Ayesha Curry
Zibby Mag Covers The Girls Write Now 2023 Awards Ceremony
Zibby Mag, led and founded by Girls Write Now 2023 honoree Zibby Owens, details the Girls Write Now 2023 Awards that took place on October 12 at Diane von Furstenberg Studios.
Support For Our Community Amidst the Israel-Hamas War
Responding to the events in Israel and Gaza
Maya Nussbaum Named a 2023 Power Player in Education by PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Power Players in Education
PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Power Players in Education names Maya Nussbaum, Founder and Executive Director of Girls Write Now, a 2023 Power Player in Education.
MakeUseOf: The 8 Best Online Writing Communities for Women
October 2nd, 2023 MakeUseOf Girls Write Now is named one of the best online writing communities for women by the
National Voter Registration Day: Make Your Voice Heard
Use these resources to ensure that you are ready to vote in this year's elections.
Inaugural Editors-in-Residence Kathryn and Morayo Reflect on their Year
In the fall of 2022, Girls Write Now brought on mentee alum Kathryn Destin and mentor alum Morayo Faleyimu as our inaugural Editors-in-Residence. Now, as they continue on in different capacities at Girls Write Now, we asked them what defined their year in this special role.
