SWEET JULY X GIRLS WRITE NOW CONTEST FINALIST

Cucharita

By Sophie Da Silva

the silver spoon is mine
its ornate handle, sharp edge & long neck
passed down in my family line

it used to be Carmen's, whose blood is said to be Azetc
perhaps pocketed from a fragile tea set
to curl her lashes with a trinket so high-tech

Prompt of the Week

From Mia Dowdell, mentee contributor to
Girls Write Now On the Art of the Craft

Write a story solely by describing a space or setting in detail that symbolizes a complicated feeling. What characteristics of the space contrast or are related to one another to represent this feeling?

Get excited for the release of Girls Write Now On The Art Of The Craft on April 23 with this setting-based prompt from mentee contributor, Mia Dowdell.

SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking on Artful Mysteries

Featuring Imani Okwuosa and Ijeoma Asonye

This week, we have the pleasure of hearing a conversation between Mentee Alum Imani Okwuosa and Mentee Ijeoma Asonye as they dive into an excerpt from Ijeoma's forthcoming graphic novel, Allergy Girl. They touch on everything from FX's The Bear to why Ijeoma calls herself the human hummingbird to the theme of belonging. We hope you enjoy this high-spirited discussion about art, being an Issa Rae, and writing anti-heroes.

A FISTFUL OF VERSE PODCAST

Episode 1: "If My Poetry Could Talk To Me"

Featuring Adrian Mora

Have you ever wondered what a poem would say if it could speak back to us? Poetry 360 mentee Adrian Mora explores this idea in the inaugural episode of A Fistful of Verse, a podcast made in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read Program.

SPECIAL CELEBRATION

The Art of the Craft: An Evening of Poetry, Podcasting & Storytelling

Friday, Apr. 12, 6-8 PM ET, In-Person
Stavros Niarchos Rooftop Terrace,
New York Public Library, 455 Fifth Avenue

Join us in partnership with the New York Public Library as we thank the Girls Write Now community for 25 years of transformative stories. The program features performances and podcasts from our Poetry 360 Learning Journey, and the debut of our new book, Girls Write Now On The Art of the Craft: A Guidebook To Collaborative Storytelling (HarperOne, April 2024).

Open to the public
Space is limited, so register today!

COMMITTEE STUDIO

Next Gen Philanthropy: You Can Do It!

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

In this studio you will learn about Girls Write Now's Next-Gen Philanthropy Initiative, entitled The Story Changes Minds. What we have always had to give is our Time, our Stories, and access to our Communities. Money, or the lack thereof, has often prevented us from viewing ourselves through a philanthropic lens.

Open to all mentors, all mentees, program alum and the public.

FRIDAY NIGHT SALON

Rooting For You: The Magic Of Poetry & Plants with Melania Luisa Marte

Friday, Apr. 19, 6 - 7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Celebrate national poetry month with two-time national Audie Award winner, Melania Luisa Marte!
In her debut poetry collection, Plantains and Our Becoming, Marte explores themes like identity, culture, home, displacement, nationalism, and ancestral knowledge.

Open to the public

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Penguin Random House

Editor, Ten Speed Press

Ten Speed Press is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial editor to join our team, to help us build on our success and grow our list of non-illustrated prescriptive nonfiction. The editor will acquire, edit, and develop a nonfiction list of 10 to 12 books per year. The Editor will distinguish bestseller potential by identifying, cultivating, and publishing new authors, as well as help to build upon the success of current authors and titles.

Check out more opportunities here.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

NBCUniversal

Telemundo Digital News Intern

NBC Telemundo62 is looking for an intern to help plan and develop unique digital content. This intern will play a major role in supporting the digital team by finding high-interest stories and posting content to digital and social platforms, including articles, videos, social posts, and interactive content.

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.

PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES

Ballantine Books

Open Call for Submissions

Ebony LaDelle, author of Love Radio, is editing an anthology of love stories set at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to be published by Ballantine Books. Contributors include Kiese Laymon, Elizabeth Acevedo, Farrah Rochon, Dawnie Walton, and more. Must be a current undergrad or graduate HBCU student for consideration.  If a story is selected, the writer will receive author credit as a contributor and a contributor fee. 

Due Date: May 15, 2024.

Check out more scholarship opportunities here.