Special Events
Special Events celebrate and promote GWN’s publications, honor our mentee authors, and recognize significant contributions to the literary and creative fields. They provide platforms for guest speakers to share their wisdom and for young writers to showcase their work. Special events foster a vibrant community spirit, encourage creative expression, and strengthen connections within the GWN community.
Launch Parties
Launch Parties at GWN are special events held to celebrate and promote the release of the yearly anthology and other publications, including books, podcasts, and zines. These festive gatherings showcase the creative work of our community, with mentees performing their pieces and sharing their experiences, pairs presenting their journeys, highlighting the collaborative process and the impact of their work, while community members connect and acknowledge each other. Launch Parties are a celebration of the GWN community’s accomplishments, honoring the dedication, talent, and growth of everyone involved.
Awards
Awards at GWN are special events dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the literary and creative community. These awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond in supporting and amplifying the voices of young writers, celebrating their commitment to fostering creativity, diversity, and empowerment within the GWN community and beyond. The Awards serve as a moment of recognition and appreciation for the impactful work being done to uplift the next generation of storytellers.
Partnership Events
Partnership Events at GWN are special events that represent collaborative initiatives between Girls Write Now and other organizations, institutions, or corporations. These events are designed to bring together diverse resources, expertise, and communities to create unique opportunities for participants. By working in partnership, GWN extends its impact, offering enriched experiences that foster creativity, learning, and connection across different sectors and audiences. These events highlight the power of collaboration in supporting the voices and stories of young writers.
Other Community Events
Other Special Events at GWN are community-driven initiatives held throughout the year to engage with their audience, support their mission, and provide platforms for young writers to showcase their work. Often organized in collaboration with outside organizations or communities, these events may be in-person or virtual, offering diverse opportunities for participants to connect, share their voices, and celebrate creative expression in various formats and settings. Examples include public library events, bookstore events, concert series, open mic series, and mentee-produced community social activism events.
Register for Special Events
To register for Special Events visit girlswritenow.org/events
Select the Core Live Event you like to join.
Submit the short registration form.
More Community Engagement Events
Storytelling for Change: A National Voter Registration Day Event
Join Girls Write Now, and our co-sponsor, STARS Citywide Girls Initiative, to celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a coordinated democracy blitz aimed at getting every eligible person registered to vote in advance of
election 2024 and beyond!
On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing
In this Salon, Ghanaian-American author and Queens, NY native Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond will discuss her professional journey to writing about her culture, and how she approached writing about polygamy and other Ghanaian marriage customs in her new novel MY PARENTS' MARRIAGE.
A Celebration of Isabel Allende
This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in celebration of the phenomenal Chilean writer and journalist, Isabel Allende! In collaboration with Mattel, we will welcome Barbie’s Signature Inspiring Women Isabel Allende doll!
Inspiring Women Write Now
In collaboration with Mattel, we’ll take you behind the scenes to discover how this extraordinary line of dolls was created, focusing on the selection of iconic figures like Isabel Allende and Bessie Coleman.
Community Conversation: Student Activism and Art
Join us for an open and compassionate Community Conversation all about going back to campus during an election year. We'll connect with one another through a discussion about writing as a form of resistance and the ways we can uplift one another to create spaces of hope and joy in classrooms and on campus.