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Children’s Librarian | New York Public Library

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. The Library is seeking Children’s Librarians to empower children from infant through pre-teen to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.

Cataloging Intern | The Poetry Foundation

The Poetry Foundation is seeking a part-time Cataloging Intern to support the Library team. The Cataloging Intern is a part-time position, under the guidance of the Library Director. Primary responsibilities include copy and original cataloging for the library’s collections. The Cataloging Intern will also assist with covering the reference desk as needed. The library collection consists of over 40,000 items, including chapbooks, broadsides, and special collections. It is one of the largest collections of poetry in the Midwest.

National Teen Art Contest | New York Public Library

The New York Public Library’s National Teen Art Contest deadline is coming up on December 6! Teens ages 13–18 across the country are invited to make their voices heard in the conversation about book bans and censorship for a chance to win $500, get published in Teen Voices magazine, and see their work exhibited in one of the Library’s midtown locations. Girls Write Now mentee Tara Lago was named the winner in last year’s contest.

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Writing Prompts & Inspiration

Resources for Processing and Writing About War

As we continue to process our experiences of war and displacement, use these resources to help guide your discussions and writing about the topic. Let’s Go!
Sounds of the Month: Writing Playlists and Prompts

Each month, Girls Write Now is bringing you a curated writing playlist and prompt using suggestions from mentors, mentees, and staff. Let’s Go!
Sally’s Sounds of Summer: Writing Playlists & Prompts

Get your creative juices flowing with weekly writing playlists and curated prompts all summer long! Let’s Go!
Erasure Poetry: The U.S. Constitution

Using an excerpt of text from the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, skim through and select words that… Let’s Go!

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Writing Tips & Guides from Our Community

Resources for Processing and Writing About War

As we continue to process our experiences of war and displacement, use these resources to help guide your discussions and writing about the topic. Let’s Go!
How to Submit to Literary Journals

Publishing your creative writing is an exciting opportunity to share your work with the world for others to enjoy. If… Let’s Go!
10 (Not So Obvious) Publications You Should Pitch To

Check out these 10 places that Mentee Alum Romaissaa Benzizoune recommends for pitching op-eds and make your voice heard! Let’s Go!
How to Use Storytelling to Advocate for Climate Justice

The climate crisis needs your story now. Mentees share a toolkit to join the movement. Let’s Go!
Write an Artist Statement that Expresses All You Are with djassi daCosta johnson

Get inspired to “choreograph” your own artistic path and put it into words. Let’s Go!

College & Career Resources

Networking Tips and Tricks To Land Your Dream Job

At our Writing Works workshop, The Joy of Networking with Macmillan, Girls Write Now mentees had the opportunity to flex their networking muscles as they learned how to make authentic, impactful and fun connections in a professional setting from Macmillan “Mentors for the Day.” Use these tips and tricks from Macmillan employees to help you… Let’s Go!
From Application to Admissions: Tips for Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay

Courtesy of Tom Rabbit, Girls Write Now College Guide 1. Grab the Reader Never underestimate the power of a strong… Let’s Go!
How to Write a Scholarship Essay

Scholarship essays vary dramatically in subject. However, most of them require a recounting of personal experience. These tips will be… Let’s Go!

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