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Home / News / Media Mentions / 2016 Media Mentions

At the Beach in My Burkini, The New York Times – August 26, 2016. A Girls Write Now mentee, Romaissaa, wrote an opinion peace featured in The New York Times that describes her experience of being Muslim. Roxane Gay sent an email to applaud the piece as “wonderful.” Full article below.

2016 Media Mentions

THE IMPORTANCE OF LITERATURE IN A TRUMP AMERICA

The Culture Trip
November 15, 2016

The Culture Trip highlighted Girls Write Now as a mentoring organization that empowers all kinds of voices.

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HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU’RE FEELING HELPLESS AFTER THE ELECTION

Buzzfeed
November 10, 2016

Buzzfeed highlighted Girls Write Now’s education and empowerment of girls.

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WHITE HOUSE HONORS WOMEN OF COLOR AS CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE

AFRO
October 3, 2016

The White House honored Girls Write Now Founder and Executive Director, Maya Nussbaum, as a Champion of Change.

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Lena Dunham bests ‘Girls’ Hannah — she’ll publish a short story collection

LA Times
August 31, 2016

“In May, Dunham surprised her fans by announcing the release of a short chapbook composed of entries from a diary she kept when she was 19. The proceeds from that book, “Is It Evil Not to Be Sure?” went to the New York-based nonprofit Girls Write Now.”

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At The Beach in My Burkini

The New York Times
August 26, 2016

A Girls Write Now mentee, Romaissaa, wrote an opinion peace featured in The New York Times that describes her experience of being Muslim. Roxane Gay sent an email to applaud the piece as “wonderful.”

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Eileen Fisher Congratulates All 2015 Grantee Winners

PRNewswire
August 22, 2016

EILEEN FISHER, Inc. strives to empower women, and their Activating Leadership Grant Program highlights female focused organizations that challenge women and girls to be leaders. Girls Write Now is excited to be one of the recipients of these grants, and to be recognized for our commitment to young women.

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Why Daria is the Feminist Icon Every Girl Needs

SBS
August 16, 2016

“Before Beyonce beamed the word “FEMINIST” to viewers at the Video Music Awards and Sheryl Sandberg told women to lean in if we didn’t want to lose out, there was Daria Morgendorffer, two-dimensional proof that girls owe the world nothing but the force of their brilliant, wise-cracking selves.”

Daria’s message echoes the voice of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who spoke at the 2015 Girls Write Now Awards and said that young girls feel the pressure to be likable. Daria, however, shows females that being themselves is enough.

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Grants Roundup

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 27, 2016

Girls Write Now is among one of 49 organizations to receive funding from the New York Women’s Foundation.

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Smile Maker Grace Han: “16 Going on 17”

Smile Train
July 22, 2016

Girls Write Now mentee Grace Han writes about finding herself, her story, and her smile in this piece featured in Smile Train.

“16 going on 17. Count it on a calendar: one year, 12 months, 365 days. 16 going on 17. One year weathered with seasons this 17-year-old girl had never seen before. Seasons she thought would never end; seasons she wished would never end. Seasons of confusion, of pain, of hurt; seasons of happiness, gratefulness, and hope.”

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10 books celebrities are reading this summer — from Reese Witherspoon to SJP

SheKnows
July 21, 2016

Leave it to Janet Mock to discover the most empowering read of the year. (R)evolution by Girls Write Now is creating a stir in both Hollywood and the reading world. This collection of anthologies is written by underserved young female writing talent in NYC, and we’re positive they are the next generation of leading literary voices. From tears to laughter, these girls and their stories will touch every corner of your heart.

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Celebrate Black History Month!

Each week throughout February, we’ll be sharing stories, resources and events from our community and our partners that honor Black art, writing, culture and history!

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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.

Friday Night Salon with Megan Reid & Wendi Gu

Join us on Friday, February 26, 6-7:30 PM ET for Picture Books 101: Writing for Kids When You Aren’t One with Megan Reid and Wendi Gu!

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Looking for more purpose-driven work in the new year? Check out available roles to join the team! 

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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.

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!

Relive the Girls (Re)Write Now Awards

If you missed the awards, you can still watch it! Relive this revolutionary night of mini–master classes with honorees on empathy, art, activism & humor and Girls Write Now mentees on writing with purpose, climate justice & self-care. 

Writing from our Future Leaders

Taking Our Place in History: the Girls Write Now 2020 Anthology was published with support from Dutton and Amazon Literary Partnership, available for purchase from McNally Jackson Books and anywhere ebooks are sold!

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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