Plus, celebrating Teen Voices at New York Public Library
August 21 - 27
Featured Girls Write Now Story
It Had Always Been Like This
By Mentee Ruby Faith Hentoff
It had always been like this, I'd always had this outlook within me—but I'd kept it underground. I'd buried my own ability to appreciate life.
Community Spotlight
ENROLLMENT
Expanding the Mentor Experience
Find A Mentoring Connection That's Made For You
We value the time that our mentors give to help our young people succeed, so we've created more ways for our community to maximize their experiences. Meet with other mentors and mentees in monthly Community Studios, embark with your mentee on self-paced Learning Journeys, and build an individualized relationship with your mentee for the year!
Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis.
EVENT RECAP
SPACE CADE7S Concert in Prospect Park
Hip-Hop Group Raises Money & Awareness
This is what making art in community looks like—thanks to the Hip-Hop collective, SPACE CADE7S, who hosted a concert in Prospect Park benefitting Girls Write Now. Mentees Shayla Astudillo, Swati Barua, Yaralee De La Cruz, and Sheyla Javier performed their original poetry and short stories as we distributed copies of our award-winning anthology!
Missed the concert? You can still donate to support the next generation of writers and leaders!
LIFE@GWN
"Experience, knowledge, and history is what guides me."
Director of People and Culture, Daniella Olibrice
"My best career decision has been to be open, flexible, and willing to learn new things. Every job that I have taken since I left graduate school has introduced me to people and worlds that I didn't know existed before. They have also helped me to stretch and grow as a person and professional in ways that I didn't expect."
Sally's Sounds of Summer
Writing Playlists & Prompts by
Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia
In a world where you are the superhero, what do the voices outside of you say about you? Hone in on the sweetest voice you hear. Create a piece from that voice's perspective.
Every week this summer, we're showcasing Sally's writing playlists and prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Listen to the soothing sounds Sally curated this week!
Sally Familia
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SPECIAL EVENT
Teen Voices Festival at New York Public Library
Friday, August 25, 12:30-4 PM ET,
New York Public Library
476 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018
Stop by the Girls Write Now table at the first annual Teen Voices Festival this Friday! Meet the NYC Youth Poet Laureate, connect with other young writers, take free storytelling workshops, and hang out with Girls Write Now. Plus, pick up some free giveaways!
Open to the public.
Get The Gig!
PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Dotdash Meredith
Associate Editorial Director, Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's Associate Editorial Director is integral to driving brand growth, directing the team's overarching workflow, and ensuring all brand standards and growth KPIs are met. Candidates should be passionate about creating strong, strategic editorial content that resonates with Martha Stewart's core audience, and be able to balance those editorial initiatives with other remediation and healthy domain projects.
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Asian American Federation
Communications Intern, Fall 2023
This is a unique opportunity for a creative, organized, and motivated college or graduate student to work closely with the AAF team executing and delivering a wide range of communications tasks. Reporting to the Director of
Development & Communications, the Communications Intern will assist in the creation and publication of communications content and campaigns that highlight AAF's priority areas, including fundraising. The intern is expected to work with the team, one day a week, mostly Wednesdays, at AAF's office in Queens.
Due Date: September 11, 2023
Check out more opportunities here.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Fastweb
Love Your Career Scholarship
The Love Your Career Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college or university. Submit an essay (1,000-3000 words) describing at least three steps you plan to take in the next year on your path towards having a career that you love. You must also interview a professional in your chosen field who has at least three years of experience.
Due Date: September 10, 2023.
Check out more opportunities here.
