NEWS & PRESS

Mentee Tara Isabel Lago Publishes Essay in
Teen Vogue

Tara Wins the New York Public Library
Freedom to Read Writing Contest

As part of Library Week and in response to book banning efforts across the country, New York Public Library and Teen Vogue collaborated on the Freedom to Read Writing Contest. Tara's essay, "The Luminosity of Reading: The Morningside Lights Parade Encourages Freedom to Read' describes the importance of free access to books and how the annual Morningside Lights parade inspires community through literature.

Prompt of the Week

From Liliana Hopkins, mentee contributor to
Girls Write Now On the Art of the Craft

Write a scene for a play or a screenplay that shows the depth of a relationship without dialogue. What kind of body language do the characters exhibit? How do they interact with each other and their environment?                 

We're just one week out from the release of Girls Write Now On The Art Of The Craft on April 23! Get inspired to write your own script with this prompt from mentee contributor, Liliana Hopkins. Lili served as a 2022 Girls Write Now Editorial Intern, and currently studies environmental microbiology and biotechnology at Bergen Community College.

LIFE@GWN

James Rhee, Author & CEO

How the red helicopter Founder Leads with Kindness and Parables

Celebrating the release of his first book, red helicopter: a parable for our times, published by HarperOne, Rhee's words are filled with the power of life-long practice. He shares what it means to act with kindness, embrace confusion, and create the world you want to live in. Girls Write Now is thrilled to honor James Rhee at our 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Fall Awards on October 10th at DVF Studios, NYC. 

A FISTFUL OF VERSE PODCAST

Episode 2: "Memories of Blue"

Featuring Alice Rosenberg

Blue has captivated poets for centuries, from Emily Dickinson to Maggie Nelson. In this episode of A Fistful of Verse, Poetry 360 mentee Alice Rosenberg adds her voice to this tradition with her poem, "Memories of Blue." Pair this episode with a cappuccino and get carried away by the frothy imagery and rich, espresso-like nostalgia in Alice's work.

COLLEGE & CAREER CHAT

How to Find Your Path

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 4:45-5:45 PM ET, Virtual

We know entering the job market can be scary, but never fear! Hear young professionals share how they went from mentees and interns to employees in this power hour of interactive heartwarmers, reflections, and intimate exchanges of information and experiences to prime you to land (and keep) your next role.

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

SPECIAL EVENT

New York State of Poetry Celebration & Reading

Thursday, Apr. 18, 6-8 PM ET, In-Person
Girls Write Now Headquarters
247 West 37th Street on the 10th Floor
New York, NY

Join Teachers & Writers Collaborative and Girls Write Now for a celebration of the New York State of Poetry with a reception and readings. We'll also be announcing the 2024-25 New York State Youth Poet Laureate!

Open to 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

Dotdash Meredith

Senior Editor, EatingWell

The Senior Editor helps to execute the content strategy on EatingWell.com through the creation of high-quality, differentiated digital content and editorial programs that support revenue and traffic goals and drive audience growth and engagement.

Check out more opportunities here.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Writer's House

Intern Program

The Writers House Intern Program (WHIP) is both a publishing course and a practical internship. The WHIP aims to train and educate its participants in the ways of publishing through the lens of a literary agency. Participants engage in a robust curriculum that takes 12-16 weeks to complete, and includes the 8-week "Editorial Bootcamp," the 8-week job search skills workshop, and a series of tutorials, seminars, and one-on-one career consultations.

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 PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITY

Inkluded Academy

Applications Now Being Accepted

Inkluded Academy is a tuition-free, diversity-focused publishing course taught by industry professionals that aims to educate and help place publishing aspirants from typically underrepresented groups into the industry. Held over the course of eight Saturdays this summer, the training includes a rigorous curriculum, invested mentoring, and a commitment to job placement. Learn more about founder Michael Mejias' approach to diversity in publishing in this episode of Writing Our Way to Wellness.

Due Date: May 26, 2024.

Check out more scholarship opportunities here.