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Home / Programs / Publications / Becoming Women: The 2008 Girls Write Now Anthology

Becoming Women: The 2008 Girls Write Now Anthology

Becoming Women: The 2008 Girls Write Now Anthology

Becoming Women: The 2008 Girls Write Now Anthology is now available on Amazon.

The theme of this year’s season and anthology, Becoming Women, reflects an understanding that growth is both constant and necessary. We are always becoming: women; writers; and together, a community of women writers.

FROM THE FOREWORD:


“This anthology is also structured, very specifically, around us as women, as each genre-based work- shop is matched with a body part. Breasts first, we boldly launch the season with memoir, and any growing pains we feel or remember — too big, too small, too early, too late, a little lopsided — are soothed with this valuable piece of workshop-inspired advice: “Stop complaining about how [insert adjective here] they are, and just embrace them for what they are!” Indeed, we emerge from this experiment armed with the courage and self-confidence to face our fears head-on; eager to get to know ourselves and one another.”

FROM THE INTRODUCTION:


When young women are given assistance and encouragement with their writing, we all win. We win the joy of reading their work, of peeking inside the minds of teenaged girls and feeling the force of their honesty, their vitality, and their prodigious imaginations. We win the peace of mind that comes with knowing that good work is being done on behalf of people who appreciate it. When young writers are empowered to do their best work, and to share that work with the rest of the world, we all benefit. For proof, all you need to do is turn the page. – Janice Erlbaum

FROM BECOMING WOMEN:


I’m from the place of oodles
The place of Skelly courts and handball
Basketball sounds are my alarm clock
The police are the snooze button
RnB rap reggae and soca dress me in the morning.
Manhattan skylines are out my window—
Close as if I can touch them in the morning as the sun rises over the buildings.
Walking into the kitchen, I see walls that reflect every house in the building
I smell bacon emerging from the microwave, as I look into the home of Kool-Aid
I enter the living room of generations to blast the same song that echoes through everyone’s ears in every house
I walk back into my kitchen and look back in my fridge as if hoping to see something new.
– Samantha White 

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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!

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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.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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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