Plus, celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with some Hotpot Epiphanies
May 8-14
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Hotpot Epiphanies
Curated by Editor-in-Residence Morayo Faleyimu
What and how we eat can often be a source of pride (or shame), depending on who eats alongside us. In our AAPI Collection, "Hotpot* Epiphanies," our Girls Write Now memoirists explore the connection between food and belonging. Are they and their tastebuds American? Asian? Both? Neither? And when does it matter?
*Hotpot is a communal Chinese pot of soup stock accompanied by many small plates of raw meats and ingredients. Diners add what they like to stock to make a customized bowl of soup.
Community Spotlight
2023 ANTHOLOGY
Author Chrissy King Introduces On The Other Side of Everything
Author of The Body Liberation Project Speaks at Anthology Launch Party
"It took me a long time to come back to my love of writing, but I'm so grateful that I found my way. That's why I think the work of Girls Write Now is so important," says Chrissy King, Girls Write Now Honoree & author of The Body Liberation Project
Join us for our launch party—in-person or virtually—on May 31 to hear an incredible lineup of talented mentees read their original work from our 2023 anthology, Girls Write Now On The Other Side of Everything, alongside Chrissy King who wrote the foreword. Get your copy of the anthology on May 23 online and in select bookstores.
SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST
Speaking on Night Emotions
Megumi Jindo & Vahni Kurra Share Dream-Inspired Poems
"I think that attempting to move through regret is an attempt at gratitude, and that's what I was trying to capture in this poem." —Vahni Kurra, Girls Write Now Community Coordinator
Listen to award-winning mentee author Megumi Jindo, and Community Coordinator Vahni Kurra on Girls Write Now's podcast Speaking in First Draft as they discuss their own poetry, each inspired by their dreams.
Prompt of the Week
From Donna Hill, Girls Write Now Mentor, Teaching Artist & Romance Novelist
"You swore you were over and done with your significant other. Then they wind up working at the same job as you and getting the promotion that you wanted! Write the scene when you find out that you've been passed over for your ex."
Romance author Donna Hill, whose book Confessions in B-Flat is being adapted for the screen by executive producer Octavia Spencer, leads us through some scandalously fun prompts in this Friday Night Salon.
Donna Hill
she/her
Teaching Artist
Happening Write Now
WRITING WORKS
College & Career Chat
Wednesday, May 10, 4:45-5:45 PM ET, Virtual
Women and gender expansive people face unique challenges in academia and the workplace. By sharing knowledge and advice at our College & Career Chats, we empower each other to achieve more. Join us for a chat with panelists from Penguin Random House, BIC, University of Tennessee, and Zando Publishing. Enter a warm, intimate space, and emerge with a new trajectory and contacts for life.
Open to all mentees, program alum, and all women and gender-expansive job-seekers!
FRIDAY NIGHT SALON
Warming Up Your Words with Ariel Aberg-Riger
Friday, May 12, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
Join us for a celebration of visual storytelling with Ariel Aberg-Riger, author of her debut book, America Redux: Visual Stories From Our Dynamic History. Through writing prompts, drawing, and collage exercises, we'll imagine ways to illustrate our own stories and use the power of visual storytelling to explore issues of equity and social justice.
Open to all mentors, mentees & the public.
A Look Ahead...
Friday, May 19, 6-7:15 PM ET, Friday Night Salon:
Adapting Films to Novels: How to Apply Writing to Any Creative Medium
Open to the public
Wednesday, May 31, 6-8 PM ET, Special Event:
Girls Write Now On the Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology Launch Party
Open to the public
Get The Gig!
PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Macmillan
Financial Analyst
Macmillan is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to support our Trade Finance team in business management and financial reporting. Responsibilities for this role include monthly reporting, forecasting, and performing ad-hoc financial analysis, working closely with both Trade Finance and the publishing divisions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills and an interest in book publishing.
For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application so Girls Write Now can support you during the application process!
Check out more opportunities here.
PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic
Summer Corporate Library & Archive Intern
The Scholastic Corporate Library & Archive seeks a graduate intern for the summer 2023 semester to be an integral part of the information services team contributing to archival research for the 60th anniversary of Scholastic Scope magazine. This is a project-based position with specific deliverables due at various points during the semester, starting in June 2023 and ending in August 2023. The Intern will report to Scholastic Inc.'s Director of Information Services & Cultural Insight and will work closely with the library staff, who will help provide guidance on handling the archival collection.
For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application so Girls Write Now can support you during the application process!
Check out more opportunities here.
SCHOLARSHIP
AGL Foundation
Blooming Artist Scholarship
The AGL Over the Rainbow Foundation is proud to announce the Blooming Artist Award sponsored by Ronald and Patti Loveless. The Blooming Artist Award is an annual $1000 Scholarship gifted to a high school fine arts student who continues their education at a college level, who exhibits a love for their craft and a dedication to their community.
Application deadline is May 15, 2023
Check out more opportunities here.
