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2015 Girls Write Now Awards

“‘The heritage of childhood is the sense of life bequeathed by the folk wisdom of the ages. It it is a privilege to pass these truths on to children who have the right to the fullest expression we can give them.’ I’m looking forward to hearing those girls express themselves and I want to thank Girls Write Now for helping bring forth those voices.”
– Pamela Paul, New York Times Book Review Editor & Girls Write Now Award Honoree

Mariane Pearl, Pamela Paul, Maya Nussbaum, Juju Chang, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Mariane Pearl, Pamela Paul, Maya Nussbaum, Juju Chang, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

On May 19, the third annual Girls Write Now Awards were held at Three Sixty° Tribeca.  The views of our diverse speakers – emerging and established authors, editors, journalists – were even more breathtaking than the panoramic views of Manhattan. It was a night honoring women who paved the way for our girls to break through boundaries, both in life and in writing, to realize their promise and the possibilities of change. 250 guests joined us, and with the incredible generosity of our sponsors, guests, Board, and Honorary and Host Committee, we raised double last year’s revenue. As Girls Write Now expands our cutting edge programs, these funds will allow more young women the chance to share their stories with the world.

Author and activist Mariane Pearl and Girls Write Now mentee Thasfia Chowdhury were our emcees as we presented our prestigious awards to: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of the national bestseller Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists; Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News Nightline; and Pamela Paul, Editor of the New York Times Book Review. They all expressed the importance of helping young women find their voice no matter the path their life takes.

If you missed the event or are inspired to support Girls Write Now with another generous gift, please donate here.

  • Check out photos that capture the evening’s festivities
  • Hear from our award-winning honorees and watch their touching speeches
  • Learn about Voice to Voice: Girls Write Now 2015 Anthology which was launched at this year’s event
  • Twitter was humming with highlights from the night – get a preview!
  • Download a copy of the 2015 Girls Write Now Awards program

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

GWN 2015 sponsors

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Presenting Girls Write Now Live: Unmuted Spring Performance Series!

Join Girls Write Now mentees and mentors and special guest honorees for a boundary-pushing performance series! This season, we’re proud to bring you eight shows—March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 18, May 21 and June 11. Register now to join us in celebrating the power of shared stories!

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.

Friday Night Salon with Diana Whitney and Lynn Melnick

Join us on Friday, April 16 from 6-7:30PM ET for Speaking the Unspeakable: Writing Yourself into Poems with Diana Whitney and Lynn Melnick!

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.

Become a Part of Our Community!

Girls Write Now is a dynamic, multi-generational community of writers on a mission. Complete our Inquiry Form to be notified when enrollment for the 2021-22 program year opens!

We’re Hiring!

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

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.

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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