WAAG is a weekly internal newsletter that gives you a quick rundown of the exciting events Girls Write Now has coming up!
Summer Announcements
Make sure to check out exciting updates, next steps for all mentors and mentees, and a sneak peek of evolutions in our Collaboratory here.
Thursday, September 19, 5-7 PM ET, 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!
At this hybrid event, we invite all people to tell us their voting story and get connected with resources to make sure you and your community are #VoteReady. Plus, you’ll hear from inspiring speakers across fields, industries, and experiences about what each of us can do to uplift the voices of our communities.
hybrid event; open to the public
including all mentees, mentors & alum
Friday, September 20, 6-7:15 PM ET, On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing: How does a writer capture a culture in all its nuance, celebrating its distinctions and its ability to create bonds around shared beliefs, traditions, and practices–while examining it honestly enough to determine where and how it needs to evolve?
virtual event; open to the public
including all mentees, mentors & alum
Girls Write Now is gearing up for the second season of Writing Our Way to Wellness! Centered on mental health, wellness, and writing, this podcast provides a brave space where mentees, mentors, community members, and staff can engage in moderated intergenerational & multicultural conversations about all things wellness.
If you are interested in being a moderator or guest for this new podcast, please fill out this form. We will reach out to you once we are ready to begin production. If you have questions, please reach out to: sfamilia@girlswritenow.org
For Class of 2024 Mentees & Mentors ONLY
The Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology is in stores! Free copies of the 2024 anthology are available to current Girls Write Now mentees and mentors. How do you receive YOUR FREE COPY?
If you live or work in NYC or within commuting distance from the city, we ask that you come to Girls Write Now’s office at 247 West 37th Street, Suite 1000, New York, NY 10018 to pick up your copy. Please reach out to @Erica Silberman on Slack.
If you live/work outside of NYC, you must fill out the anthology mailing form by Tuesday, July 2nd to be mailed a free copy of the anthology. You can also find the form and other info at girlswritenow.org/announcements. Happy reading!
Head to your portal to learn more and apply for this week’s new partner jobs, internships, & opportunities!