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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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World Building in Fantasy & Science Fiction: Week 1
This blog post was written by Chana Porter, this month’s instructor for the Fantasy Writing Workshops and mentee Sharon Young
Getting College Essays Off the Ground
This blog post was co-written by program interns, Jocelyn Jacoby and Emily Becker. As part of our College Bound program,
Alum Spotlight: Heather & Isoris
Nothing breaks the Girls Write Now bond. Once pairs forge a relationship at Girls Write Now, they stay connected well
An Evening with Author Sarah Murray to Benefit Girls Write Now
Dancing with the Dead This post was written by Development Intern, Megan Malloy. Last night, acclaimed author and journalist Sarah
Girls Write Now Selected as Semifinalist for 2014 Nonprofit Excellence Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that Girls Write Now has been selected as one of ten semifinalists for the 2014 New
Meet the Team: Welcome New Staff & Board Member!
This summer, Girls Write Now continues to expand, innovate, and invite new talent into the organization. We are excited to
GWN Grads: The Next Chapter
This post was written by communications intern, Madison Campbell. Our senior girls were just as successful as ever this year,
Ambassadors of the Arts
This post was written by communications intern, Emely Paulino. This summer, our mentees have been involved with some incredible leadership
Girls Write Now Presents: Ode to Malala
“Malala Yousafzai and Girls Write Now share the notion that one young woman’s voice can open up great possibilities. I
June Chapters Recap: Breaking Through and Moving Forward
This post was written by Mentee Shannon Daniels It didn’t hit me when I’d spun before the vanity mirrors of