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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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National Voter Registration Day 2025: Getting Engaged Now & Beyond
What radicalized you? This year, Girls Write Now is exploring how we can make our dreams for a better world into reality with prompts, resources, and more.
What We’re Reading: Marisol Acts the Part
Marisol Acts the Part, written by Girls Write Now mentor Elle Gonzalez Rose, is a bright, dazzling sapphic rom-com.
LitNYS LitNews: September 3, 2025
LitNews NYS, September Letter: Announcing Advancement Awardees Plus, gearing up for this year's op-eds!
Girls Write Now Partners with James Patterson’s “Go Finish Your Book” Campaign
We are thrilled that Girls Write Now was selected as a partner organization of bestselling author and literacy advocate James Patterson's "Go Finish Your Book" Campaign.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: September 1, 2025
Adventures Beyond The Screen…It’s Your Monday Memo. Plus, 15 new Community Studios starting September 15!
What We’re Reading: Today Was Fun
A Book About Work by Bree Groff. Today Was Fun challenges the notion that professionalism means being buttoned up and overworked and provides seven key rules for better days at work and in life. It's a book serious in message, playful in tone, and written in snackable vignettes, easily enjoyed.
Why Literary Organizations Must Take the Lead in Today’s Literary Crisis
We can no longer fully rely on federal programs to be the sole supporter of literacy for America’s youth. It’s
On Pub Day, Hope Lives In Our Words
It’s here! The Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology is published by Dutton Books, in collaboration with Amazon Literary Partnership, and Feminist Press. Featuring an epigraph by Suleika Jaouad and a foreword by Winnie Holzman, this anthology carries the wisdom and creativity of women and gender expansive writers. An inspiring summary of the words that stand the test of time, the theme “Hope Lives in Our Words” encourages each reader to reflect on the power of language to shape our world. Order now from our favorite local bookstores.
From Defying Gravity to Tackling Disinformation
To celebrate our 2025 honorees' contributions and commitment to uplifting women and gender expansive youth, we are highlighting three of their groundbreaking projects.
What We’re Reading: Red Bird
After the sudden loss of her mother, Diandra Ford-Wing made the courageous decision to pause her thriving career, allowing herself the space to heal and reflect. This transformative experience ultimately inspired her debut novel, Red Bird, a heartfelt exploration of loss and resilience. Through her writing, she aspires to resonate with others navigating their own paths of loss and self-discovery.
