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WAAG is a weekly internal newsletter that gives you a quick rundown of the exciting events Girls Write Now has coming up!
July 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.
Saturday, July 27, 4 PM ET/1 PM PT: Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer: Are you interested in community-centered work that uplifts underserved students? Do you have skills in networking, fundraising, media, or other areas that you want to use for good?
Join the Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer to get connected with mentee Ayushree and other advocates for underserved students to learn how you can contribute your skills to this exciting project! Opportunity Knockks is recruiting team members for roles such as workshop leader, outreach coordinator, fundraiser/treasurer, media manager, and more.
virtual event; open to mentees, mentors, alum & the public
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Tuesday, July 30, 6-7 PM PT, Author Event! Mary Jones & Victoria Patterson with On The Art of the Craft: Girls Write Now is excited to partner with Zibby Books’ author Mary Jones to celebrate the launch of The Goodbye Process. Mary will be joined by Victoria Patterson.
Plus, join Girls Write Now in celebration of our 25th anniversary book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Get your copy at Zibby’s Bookshop and dive into a treasure trove of stories, writing prompts, and intergenerational connections. Girls Write Now mentees Julia Choi, Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate Finalist, and Kayla Misa, winner of the Sweet July x Girls Write Now poetry contest, will perform.
In-person event; open to the public
Writing Our Way to Wellness: 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: [email protected]
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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. If you’re not available on any of the pick-up dates, please reach out to @Erica Silberman on Slack.
Pick-up dates:
August 8, 2024, 5-6 pm
August 22, 2024, 5-6 pm
September 5, 2024, 5-6 pm
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!
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