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Girls Write Now is Featured in Crunchy Tales Article Highlighting the Importance of Mentoring
Girls Write Now was recently featured on Crunchy Tales as a great organization to become involved in as a later-in-life Mentor.
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.
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
Mentee Madison Mailutha Honored in Teen Writing Contest
Fourteen-year-old mentee Madison Mailutha was named an honorable mention in New York Public Library's James Baldwin Teen Creative Contest, which asked teens in New York City to take inspiration from Baldwin's work to tell the world what they're passionate about.
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!
Cover Reveal for the Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology: Hope Lives In Our Words
It’s almost here! The Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology will be published August 26, 2025 via Dutton Books, in collaboration
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Book Club Summer Journey: Writers Talk Writers
Girls Write Now's Book Club Was a Unique Way for Writers to Connect About Their Favorite Summer Reads
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: October 13, 2025
It’s Your Monday Memo: Hope Edition. Even in Wicked, hope lives: Podcast with co-writer of the musical & films, Winnie Holzman
What We’re Reading: Books, Media & More by our Fall 2025 Honorees
In honor of our Fall 2025 honorees' contributions and commitment to uplifting women and gender expansive youth, we are highlighting some of their work for you to dive into!
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: October 6, 2025
Celebrating the Lesser Known Legacy of Toni Morrison…It’s Your Monday Memo Plus, RSVP for our book launch at McNally Jackson!
Maje & Girls Write Now Band Together for International Day of the Girl
Everyone's favorite collaboration is back! On October 11, 2025, Maje will partner with Girls Write Now on International Day of the Girl with a portion of sales from us.maje.com going directly to support our mentorship programs in the Collaboratory.
What We’re Reading: Beloved
During Banned Books Week, join us in celebrating Toni Morrison's seminal novel, Beloved.
Mentees Show that the Art of Civil Discourse Is Still Alive
Our Civil Discourse Journey was an inspiring youth-driven program led by mentee Ayushree Dahal in collaboration with AnnMarie Baines, Founder & Executive Director of Practice Space. Mentees sharpened their rhetoric to deliver persuasive speeches about everything from biking safety to reparations for marginalized communities.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: September 29, 2025
Cooking, Comedy, and Children's Books…It’s Your Monday Memo. Plus, a story about connections across cultures and time told through the objects we cherish.
The Power of Punchlines Journey Takes to the Mic at Voices of Comedy Showcase
The culminating event of the Power of Punchlines Journey was full of laughter, applause, and joy.
What We’re Reading: Anita de Monte Laughs Last
During Banned Books Week, join us in celebrating Toni Morrison's seminal novel, Beloved.
