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Looking Both Ways: An Asian-American Heritage Collection
who
"Who" is a coded piece of poetry meant to document Lee's struggles as she reconciles with different…
bloodline
A pair of poems inspired by the title “bloodline” and the poets’ own heritages and culture. How…
Banana Bread and Lemon Glaze
A short story about code switching and living between two worlds.
We are Girls from the East
The poem speaks to our shared history as Asian-American women, emphasizing a colonial past in China and…
Limericks on a New York Night
Poetry360 mentee Mia Lindenburg tells her story of leaving poetry and returning to it upon realizing slam poetry can also capture all the joy and…
Intentional
Friendship fallouts are the absolute worst. These breakups can consume you like an ocean as the tides of feelings and memories come in and out.…
Speaking on Writing as Therapy
This week we're delighted to present Mentees Dom Dawes (he/they) and Jamilah Araf (she/her) as they chat about Dom's poem "I Am From."
Let’s Create Together
We are a diverse, multi-generational, passionate community of writers, creatives, leaders, artists and activists who all share a love of stories. Our programs are interwoven with wellness- and activist-minded curricula and offer endless opportunities for friendship, networking and professional development support.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 15 – 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm ET
College & Career Chat
This Chat will explore the essential attributes and pathways to creative fields, such as authorship, songwriting, fashion, graphic design, and interior design. Here is your chance to ask all of your burning questions about what it takes to make it in creative fields with a panel that includes representatives from Berkeley College, songwriter Stacie Rose,…
May 17 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
How to Touch a Memory with Illustrator and Visual Artist, Pepita Sandwich
Join Girls Write Now for a Friday Night Salon embracing and celebrating The Art of Crying with Pepita Sandwich!
July 18 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Writing Difficult Moments & Histories with Humor
Everyone remembers a time in middle school when you should have stood up for yourself, or for someone else, but… you just couldn't find your voice? Author and Educator Anna Lapera will lead us through writing prompts centered around how to use humor and inner dialogue when writing difficult histories and experiences.
October 10 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Fall Awards at DVF
Join us for The Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Awards, where we will be honoring select supporters of our community.
Create Write Now with Women & Gender-expansive Teaching Artists
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