Plus, the Girls Write Now 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here!
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 1
25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES. 52 WEEKS A YEAR.
A Home in Greenpoint
By Zuzanna Wasiluk
Thanksgiving at my aunt's house in Greenpoint is an entirely memorable experience due to the eccentric details filling every room for an environment reflecting my aunt's comforts and conflicts.
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Girls Write Now
Holiday Book Picks
Read a New Book Month Begins in December
The wait is over! Our popular Girls Write Now Holiday Gift Guide is back, and we've got a whole new selection of books, home goods, accessories, and more to delight every person on your list (including you!). As we come to the end of the year, hit your reading goals with these books from our community members and partners.
FROM THE GIFT GUIDE
Prompt of the Week
by Rupi Kaur
- The last time I laughed so hard that my belly hurt was...
- The last good cry I had taught me...
Check out these prompts from Girls Write Now champion Rupi Kaur's Writing Prompts Gratitude card deck, now featured in our Holiday Gift Guide.
COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS
11 Movies To Watch About Indigenous Art, Activism, and Life
Dive Into These Picks for Native American Heritage Month
Looking for something new to watch over the Thanksgiving Break? Check out these recommendations of movies that tell the stories of Indigenous people in the United States. From documentaries about the Lakota fighting for their own land to a tender coming-of-age story set in Navajo nation, these movies shine a light on aspects of Indigenous life that have been erased and ignored for too long.
LIFE@GWN
James Rhee's Secret to Soul-Success
A Q&A with Girls Write Now 2024 Honoree James Rhee
James Rhee knows success comes in many colors. Whether in the proud patterns of legacy brand Ashley Stewart, or the bright red of the helicopter that inspired his first book red helicopter: a parable for our times, James Rhee knows that success shines brighter when it comes from within. In his second appearance in our Life@GWN series, James tells us the best advice he's received and why Aesop's Fables still has a place of honor on his desk.
COLLABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Join a Mentee Affinity Group
December Meetings Start Next Week
Are you a Girls Write Now mentee looking to connect with other people who share your background? Join an upcoming affinity group meeting— led by mentees for their fellow mentees. To join, sign up using your Portal
account for one or more of the following:
Christian: December 2, 6-7 PM ET
Jewish: December 3, 6-7 PM ET
LGBTQ+: December 7, 12:30-1:30 PM ET
Hispanic/Latine: December 7, 11 AM-12 PM ET
AAPI: December 7, 1:30-2:30 PM ET
Multiracial: December 14, 11 AM-12 PM ET
Black: December 14, 11 AM-12 PM ET
Muslim: December 28, 12-1 PM ET
Happening
Write Now
SPECIAL EVENT
Open Mic
Thursday, Dec. 5, 4-5 PM ET
247 West 37th Street, 10th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
Join us at the Girls Write Now Headquarters for our Open Mic Series! Performers are invited to share their original work—poems, songs, stories, and more!—for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.
Open to all Mentees, Mentors, Members & the Public. If you don't yet have an account, it's easy to set one up and become a Girls Write Now Member.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Estée Lauder + Girls Write Now Exclusive: Think Tank on Tech, Art, Language & Beauty
Friday, Dec. 6, 2-5 PM ET
247 West 37th Street, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10018
We need your brilliant brains! Girls Write Now and Estée Lauder join forces for a panel discussion and think tank exploring the intersection of technology, art, language, and beauty. What happens when creativity meets technology to make a lasting impact? Together, we'll have an intergenerational exchange to help shape Girls Write Now's programs and lay the groundwork for our future tech leaders. This event is perfect for those interested in technology and the creative fields.
Open to all Mentees, Mentee Prospects, Silver Members (Alumni) & Estée Lauder Companies Employees.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A Networking Event on Technology, Innovation & the Next Generation of Leaders
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4-6 PM ET
247 West 37th Street, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10018
Leading tech company Kyndryl joins forces with Girls Write Now for an intergenerational exchange about the importance of preparing the next generation of creative talent for careers in technology. Mentees will learn about the world of cyber security from professionals who work in communications, corporate social responsibility, government affairs, and sustainability. Make valuable contacts, practice your pitch, and build your resume/portfolio. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and gift bags!
Open to all Mentees, Mentee Prospects, Silver Members (Alumni) & Kyndryl Employees.
FRIDAY NIGHT SALON
Romantic Comedy: Writing Modern, Unique Love Stories
Friday, Dec. 13, 6-7:15 PM ET, Hybrid
247 West 37th Street, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10018
Join acclaimed author Georgia Clark for a fun and engaging talk on what makes romantic comedies shine. Using her latest holiday romcom, Most Wonderful, as inspiration, Georgia will dive into the magic behind creating fresh, relatable love stories with characters you'll root for and moments that'll make you laugh out loud. Whether you're curious about how your favorite romcoms are written, want to write your own, or just love a good love story, this salon will explore how humor, heart, and modern themes come together to create the kind of romance that feels real and unforgettable.
Open to the public, including all mentees, mentors & members
Read on for even more incredible opportunities—
and thank you for your support!
Get The Gig!
JOB OPPORTUNITY
New York Public Library
Children's Librarian
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. The Library is seeking Children's Librarians to empower children from infant through pre-teen to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Poetry Foundation
Cataloging Intern
The Poetry Foundation is seeking a Cataloging Intern to support the Library team. The Cataloging Intern is a part-time position, under the guidance of the Library Director. Primary responsibilities include copy and original cataloging for the library's collections. The Cataloging Intern will also assist with covering the reference desk as needed. The library collection consists of over 40,000 items, including chapbooks, broadsides, and special collections. It is one of the largest collections of poetry in the Midwest.
WRITING CONTEST
New York Public Library
National Teen Art Contest
The New York Public Library's National Teen Art Contest deadline is coming up on December 6! Teens ages 13–18 across the country are invited to make their voices heard in the conversation about book bans and censorship for a chance to win $500, get published in Teen Voices magazine, and see their work exhibited in one of the Library's midtown locations. In last year's contest, Girls Write Now mentee Tara Lago was named the winner!
