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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
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In Partnership with Athena Film Festival, Perks for the Girls Write Now Community
The Girls Write Now community is eligible for discounted tickets for the 2026 Athena Film Festival.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: February 2, 2026
“Her Voice Beginning to Form"…It’s Your Monday Memo. Plus, join the Reading as Resistance Challenge!
Alex Cuevas Joins Girls Write Now’s Board of Directors
Alex Cuevas, Head of People at BBH USA, joins Girls Write Now’s Board of Directors.
5 Ways to Support Undocumented and First Gen Youth
You can be a safe resource during an uncertain time for immigrant youth and their families. Find ways to support undocumented and first generation youth.
The Associated Press Writes About Girls Write Now and Kindness in the Workplace
The Associated Press (AP) features Girls Write Now as an organization leading with kindness.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: January 26, 2026
Hey, It's Me…It's Your Monday Memo! Plus, get personalized help from mentors on demand.
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: January 19, 2026
Honoring the Activists Who Came Before Us…It's Your Monday Memo! Plus, how mentors can help support undocumented youth and first generation mentees
Girls Write Now Partners with Storyshares for Multicultural Storytelling
Through the Storytelling Across Languages and Cultures Journey, Participants Bring a Diversity of Voices to the Page
Girls Write Now Monday Memo: January 12, 2026
Peace Mural, Prompts & Poetry…It's Your Monday Memo! Plus, Founder Maya Nussbaum Named Visionary Defining Purpose & Impact
The New Age of Philanthropy: Founder Maya Nussbaum Named Visionary Defining Purpose & Impact
In Lifestyles' issue of the most impactful philanthropists, Girls Write Now Founder & Executive Director is featured as a force in building creative community, showcasing the organization as a thought leader in education; a national platform for vulnerable voices; a network organizer; and an essential antidote to the loneliness, isolation, and eroding democracy caused by polarized communication.
