MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Maya Nussbaum in Conversation with Jenna Bush Hager on Books & Reading

Girls Write Now Partners with Read with Jenna 

"It's tough to be a good writer without being a good reader," says Maya Nussbaum, Founder & Executive Director of Girls Write Now. Jenna Bush Hager, Co-Host of NBC Universal's TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna, interviews Maya as part of "The More You Know", NBCU's PSA series. Maya joins thought leaders including John Legend and Steph Curry to spark dialogue that leads to change. Jenna has been instrumental in amplifying today's new voices through her book club Read with Jenna. The two change-making women talk about how to foster strong literature skills and a love of reading in people of all ages. 

ANTHOLOGY ANNOUNCEMENT

Amanda Gorman Blurbs the 2023 Anthology

The Poet-Activist On Why She Supports Girls Write Now

"Girls Write Now reminds me daily that there is always light if only we are brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it." 

We are thrilled to have Writer, Poet, Girls Write Now Honoree, and Estée Lauder Global Changemaker, Amanda Gorman, gracing the cover of Girls Write Now On The Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology with her uplifting testimony. The anthology hits bookstores on May 23.

Join us in-person or virtually at our Anthology Launch Party on May 31 by registering here.

TARGET CIRCLE

Thank You for 25,000 Votes for Girls Write Now!

Target Circle Donates to Support Our Mission

The Target Circle chose Girls Write Now as a featured nonprofit because of our commitment to investing in the girls and gender expansive leaders driving the change we all need—across the city, throughout the region, and around the globe. Now we're sending our deep thanks to the nearly 25,000 of you (that's one thousand for every year!) who voted for Girls Write Now! You joined the Target Circle Guest-Directed Giving program to amplify our mission and support our community. We are profoundly grateful.

WRITING WORKS

College & Career Chat

Wednesday, May 3, 4:45-5:45 PM ET, Virtual

How do you go from newbie to next level in your career? What's the best advice for transitioning from high school to college? We have the answers to your questions at our next College & Career Chat! The panel of innovative women leaders from the companies BIC and BetterCloud represent industries from retail to technology, and hail from prestigious academic institutions like NYU and Emory. Enter a warm, intimate space, and emerge with a new trajectory and contacts for life.

Open to all mentees, program alum, and young job-seekers!

SPECIAL STARS EVENT

Second Home Under Siege: STARS Youth Town Hall

Saturday, May 6, 1-3 PM ET
158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Join the girls and gender-expansive young adults from the 10 organizations that comprise the STARS Coalition for a panel discussion on school safety. For our annual STARS Town Hall, we'll meet at the Weeksville Heritage Center to talk through gun violence in and around our schools, and its impact on the mental health of our students and communities.

Open to all mentors, mentees, and alum, and students from any STARS partner organization

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

BIC

Lead Sales Manager, Tattly

Tattly is a Brooklyn-based business selling temporary tattoos created by professional artists and illustrators. They are looking to find a driven, joyful and insightful Lead Sales Manager to join the team. The Tattly Key Account Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue generation—as well as strong engagement and communication—with their existing and future wholesale customers and external sales partners.

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

New York Post

Photo Intern

The New York Post is seeking an energetic and highly organized photo editor Intern to join our visual team this summer! Come take part and continue a long tradition of compelling photographic journalism and visual storytelling through the lens of a unique brand, bringing vision and creativity as we continue to grow across all platforms.

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

Community Pride

High School Scholarship

This scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ students who are pursuing careers in public service with the encouragement and resources to achieve their dreams. Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior who has volunteering experience and is interested in public service may apply for this scholarship.

Application deadline is May 5, 2023

Check out more opportunities here.