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2016 Girls Write Now Awards

“‘Stories written by other girls and women with perspectives just as unique as my own aided my survival. They taught me that my experience mattered. They taught me that what I had to say mattered. They taught me that writing could be a tool of liberation.”
– JANET MOCK, Author & MSNBC Host & Girls Write Now Award Honoree

"Girls Write Now Awards"

The fourth annual Girls Write Now Awards was a night to remember.  At the breathtaking Three Sixty° Tribeca, we honored authors, directors, and storytellers — leaders who write the world.

As Janet Mock, recipient of our Trailblazer Award, said, “Telling our stories is a revolutionary act.” And we agree. That is why, with the support of the 300 people in the room and our expanding Girls Write Now family, we are embarking on a revolution of our own. As we prepare to double the number of girls served, and enhance our programs and services, we know one thing: you can make it happen. We met our fundraising goal for the event and plan to build on this momentum.

Fusion anchor and special correspondent, Alicia Menendez and Girls Write Now mentee Kirby Estar-Laguerre were our emcees as we presented our prestigious awards to: Jenni Konner, HBO’s Girls executive producer, director, and writer, and co-founder of LennyLetter.com with Lena Dunham; Janet Mock, author of Redefining Realness and Firsts, and host of MSNBC’s SoPOPular!; and John Osborn, CEO of BBDO New York, creators of the Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities” campaign. 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 and view their Q&As
  • Learn about (R)evolution: Girls Write Now 2016 Anthology which was launched at this year’s event
  • Twitter was humming with highlights from the night – get a preview!
  • Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, Newsweek and more covered the Awards – browse the stories
  • View the 2016 Girls Write Now Awards Program

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At Girls Write Now, we are saddened and horrified by the domestic terrorism grounded in the systemic racism and inequality we work as a community to challenge and change every day. 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. 

We’re Hiring!

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

Friday Night Salon with Arisa White

Join us on Friday, January 15, 6-7:30PM EST for Memory, Metaphor & Magic: Writing Poetic Memoir with Arisa White!

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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