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thank you.
We were honored to introduce you to the talented Girls Write Now community who, for the last 25 years, has broken down the barriers of gender, race, age, and poverty to mentor and train the next generation of writers and leaders for life.
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April 17-23
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Remembrance: An Index From My Grandmother
By Mentee Ariel Zhang
Winner of the Channel Kindness x Girls Write Now:
Art of Kindness Poetry Contest
with moons. you taught me such cryptic languages.
I would spend the rest of my life decoding them.
now, I spoon quiet words into your mouth
the same way you did when I was little. I want to crawl
into your lungs and breathe for you. I want to spell it out.
please, forget me not.
Happening Write Now
WRITING WORKS
College & Career Chat
Wednesday, Apr. 19, 4:45-5:45 PM ET, Virtual
How do you break into a new industry? How can strong writing skills help you land the dream job? Consider this your all-access pass to be part of an intergenerational exchange with professionals from innovative companies and colleges including BIC, 32BJ Training Fund, and more! Enter a warm, intimate space, and emerge with a new trajectory and contacts for life.
Open to all mentors, mentees, and alum
WRITING WORKS
Artful Lessons in Commerce: Writing Your Guide to Financial Freedom
Saturday, Apr. 22, 2-4 PM ET, Virtual
Write your Guide to Financial Freedom by expanding your financial literacy and exploring the connection between emotions and finances—guiding you to a life of stability and independence. Lead by artist and financial professional David Maurice Sharp, we will discuss the language and skills needed to approach budgeting, establish a saving plan, build an investment portfolio, and slay the dreaded debt dragon!
Open to mentors, mentees, program alum, and women and gender-expansive members of the public
A Look Ahead...
Friday, Apr. 28, 6-7:15 PM ET, Friday Night Salon:
Seeing Poetry in the Dark: Night Logic and Haunting Images with Gabrielle Bates
SPECIAL EVENT
On the Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology Launch Party
Wednesday, May 31, 6-8 PM ET,
P&T Knitwear Bookstore, 180 Orchard St.
Not in NYC? Join Us Virtually
Join us to celebrate the launch of our newest book, Girls Write Now On the Other Side of Everything, at P&T Knitwear Bookstore, a bookstore, cafe, and podcast studio in New York City's Lower East Side. Enjoy readings by Chrissy King, author of The Body Liberation Project, and some of our mentee authors! This book is made possible thanks to Dutton Books, Amazon Literary Partnership and Feminist Press. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Open to mentors, mentees, program alum, and the public. If you aren't in NYC, join us virtually!
Community Spotlight
LIFE@GWN
"Women are the Greatest Untapped Resource"
Mentor Anne Hellman White Featured in Girls Write Now Blog and Podcast
In the latest installment of Life@GWN, founder of the Grandmother Project and first-year mentor Anne Hellman White discusses her recent favorite book (The Years), hidden talents (drawing), and how to make mistakes with grace (yes, it's possible!).
This week, Anne appears on the Girls Write Now podcast, Speaking in First Draft, to talk with her mentee, Ayah Al-Masyabi, about home and the writing process.
Subscribe to Speaking in First Draft on Google, Apple, and Spotify Podcasts, so you don't miss an episode!
MEDIA MENTION
Glamour: 9 Ways to Use Your Volunteer Days That You'll Actually Look Forward To
Mentor Alum Macaela McKenzie Shouts Out Girls Write Now
"Mentorship programs are one of the most rewarding ways to use your volunteer hours that will have impacts long after your hours are over. At Girls Write Now, you'll join a diverse community of mentors and mentees where you'll get just as much as you give."
Well said, Macaela! Learn more about how you can join Girls Write Now's inter-generational community here.
Prompt of the Week
From Christina Olivares, Girls Write Now Teaching Artist
Write a list of places that make you feel safe and choose one. Draw/map the space on the page. Then, write couplets speaking back to that space.
Learn how memory and poetry intersect with poet Christina Olivares. Through writing exercises that explore how you might articulate the smallest traces of memory, this salon teaches us how to write sequences of small poems to articulate larger memories.
Christina Olivares
she/her
Teaching Artist
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PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
NBCUniversal
Associate Commerce Editor, Shop TODAY
The Commerce Associate Editor will be responsible for pitching, writing and editing trending commerce stories used to promote across multiple Shop TODAY platforms, including our website, Facebook, our Stuff We Love newsletter, Apple News and more. The ideal candidate will have a mix of editorial, research and commerce skills with a firm understanding of the lifestyle space.
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
Dotdash Meredith
Ad Solutions UX/UI Intern
The Dotdash Meredith Summer Internship Program is a 10 week, full time program that runs from June 12th through August 18th, based out of our New York or Des Moines office depending on the team. The intern program consists of hands-on learning, opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume/interviewing) plus, some fun events throughout the summer!
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
CodeWizards HQ
Educational Scholarship
Once a year, a high school senior or incoming college freshman will receive $2,500 to support their education. CodeWizardsHQ has created the Educational Scholarship to support students in the attainment of their dreams. Priority is given to students applying to STEM programs.
Application due date is May 1, 2023.
Check out more opportunities here.
