FRIDAY NIGHT SALON

Celebrating Black History, Present, and Future Through Storytelling with Janis Kearney

Friday, Feb. 24, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

We're paying tribute to the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, with Janis Kearney, author of Only on Sundays: Mahalia Jackson's Long Journey. Through interviews, songs, and accounts from those who knew her, Janis crafted her new book about Mahalia's extraordinary story. We'll hear about the care and curiosity needed to write historical nonfiction through a creative lens and practice finding the spectacular figures in our own lives.

Open to the public, all mentors, mentees, and alumni

WRITING WORKS

Confidence to Dream: Defining Your Personal Narrative for Success

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2-4 PM ET, Virtual

Do you have a goal so ambitious, you're afraid to admit it even to yourself, let alone the people closest to you? In this workshop, participants will be guided through a series of creative writing exercises designed to help them assess how they show up in the world as different versions of themselves—aka, their various characters—and focus on developing themselves to have the confidence to dream big!

Open to all mentors, mentees, and alumni

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROMPT

Create A Poem from
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Exploring the Legacy of the Black National Anthem

In addition to the glory of Rihanna and Pat Mahomes, there's one more reason that this year's Super Bowl was a celebration of Black excellence. Sheryl Lee Ralph's performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" marks the first time that the Black National Anthem was sung to kick off the championship. Read mentee alum Mary Massaquoi's erasure poem of the anthem, and get inspired to create your own!

LIFE@GWN HIGHLIGHT

Rats and Rhymes

Catching Up with Mentee Alum Jada Fitzpatrick

"People tell me that they don't normally like or get poetry, but that they really like my poems. I consider myself and my writing rebellious. I write for the people who can relate to that."

Get to know Jada in our poetry-imbued Life@GWN blog post!

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Scholastic

Associate UI/UX Designer

Scholastic's Technology Associate Program is designed to identify, train, and promote the next generation of leaders. Each new-hire class receives comprehensive training and is quickly given responsibility to deliver on business goals using industry-leading tools, partners, and technology. Join the team as an Associate UI/UX Designer and create innovative, user-friendly assets.

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to 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

Penguin Random House

2023 Summer Remote Internship: Marketing & Publicity

Penguin Random House offers a 10-week pair, remote internship opportunity available in their adult, children's, and corporate divisions. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and their business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series! Apply by February 28, 2023.

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, please fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application. Girls Write Now will review and send recommendations to Penguin Random House by March 1.

Check out more opportunities here.

SCHOLARSHIP

Immerse Education

Immerse Education Blog Competition 

This competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to write a blog about a pre-set topic. Four winners will receive a 100% scholarship to their Online Insights virtual summer program, with runner-up prizes also awarded.
Competition closes March 1, 2023.

Check out more opportunities here.