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  • Black Lives Matter

    GIRLS WRITE NOW STANDS IN SOLIDARITY

    with the Black Lives Matter movement, fighting together for racial justice.

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    GIRLS WRITE NOW LIFE RESOURCES

    Please visit our curated life resources—from food and internet accessibility to mental health and finances. We're here to support our community throughout COVID-19 and beyond.

  • Girls Write Now Chosen As Recipient of Grant from Melinda Gates' The Upswing Fund!

    MELINDA GATES SUPPORTS "WRITING YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS"

    Girls Write Now joins the inaugural cohort of Melinda Gates' mental health fund Upswing

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    GIRLS WRITE NOW FEATURED IN TIME OUT

    Girls Write Now's Anthology was featured in New York Public Library's list of Essential Reads on Feminism.

Application Deadline extended to July 19

Girls Write Now is expanding our programs!

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Be a Mentor or Mentee!

Girls Write Now is a dynamic, multi-generational community of writers on a mission. Deadline to apply is June 21. Don’t miss out!

Our New Anthology Is Here!

In a world pushed to the precipice of change, the Girls Write Now class of 2021 is breaking the chains and showing what it means to speak loud, clear and true—to be unmuted. We’re proud to publish our annual anthology, Girls Write Now Unmuted: The 2021 Anthology, with support from Dutton and Amazon Literary Partnership! 

Journeys of Hope & Love

Watch a dazzling array of stories and conversations to celebrate the next generation of writers. Featuring thought leaders Edwidge Danticat, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tayari Jones, Meisha Porter, Solome Tibebu and Abby West!

We’re Hiring!

Looking for more purpose-driven work? Check out open roles to join the team!

Life Resources and Events

At Girls Write Now, we work to challenge and change the systemic racism and inequality by breaking down the barriers of race and poverty to elevate the voices of girls and gender nonconforming youth who are too often not heard—or worse, silenced. From mental and emotional wellness to advocating for racial justice, we are here to support you individually and as a community through our robust programming. Check out our calendar to see our current offerings or visit our Life Resources page to support you during this time.

Get Involved!

Are you a licensed mental health professional who’d love to work with our community of writers and creatives? We’re seeking volunteer Wellness Advisors. Get more info & apply here!

We Stand With Black Lives Matter

Girls Write Now stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and the intersectional coalition of artists, activists and organizations fighting for justice. For over two decades, we have dedicated our mission to breaking down the barriers of race and poverty to elevate the voices of girls and gender nonconforming youth who are too often not heard—or worse, silenced. When our mentees share their stories, they have the power to change minds, heal communities, and impact the world. Please join us in listening.

Girls Write Now Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community

At Girls Write Now, we are alarmed and deeply disturbed by the recent incidents of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country. As ever, we are committed to challenging systemic racism and xenophobia, and standing in solidarity with our community as we process and heal through art and storytelling.

GIVE. WRITE. NOW. And Thank you!!

Girls Write Now’s services are more essential than ever before—serving the hardest hit communities—and many of our young women and gender nonconforming youth have themselves become essential workers to help their families. They carry an enormous burden and face devastating loss, slipping further into poverty. To meet the need, we have enriched and extended our programs, leading the historical transition to virtual learning.

Girls Write Now in the News

Girls Write Now’s work has recently been featured by the National Endowment for the Arts, Time Out New York, NYXT and more!

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