Plus submissions to the Girls Write Now anthology are open
January 16-22
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Sonder
By Mentee Rogerline Christopher
Giving into doomerism only benefits those in power. As overwhelming and debilitating as some feelings are, they are meant to be felt. But feeling them can't stop there. Some feelings need to be turned into action.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, read one mentee's reflection on the importance of turning righteous sadness into a fight for justice.
Happening Write Now
MENTOR MIDYEAR WORKSHOP
Journaling as Healing
Saturday, Jan. 21, 11 AM -1 PM ET, Virtual
Come bond with your fellow mentors at this mentor-only wellness-focused workshop where you’ll explore writing as an integrative process that benefits the brain, the mind, the body, and the immune system.
This workshop is strongly recommended for mentors across all programs.
MENTEE MIDYEAR WORKSHOP
Pitching Stories to Heal the World
Saturday, Jan. 21, 3 PM-5:30 PM ET, Virtual
Connect with your fellow mentees at this mentee-only journalism workshop with Katina Paron of Solutions Journalism. Work together in small groups on a pitch for a story you care deeply about, whether it's cupcakes, K-pop, or climate change. Plus, de-stress in a wellness session!
This workshop is strongly recommended for mentees across all programs.
Girls Write Now Reads Work in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Up 2 Us Invites Writers to Share Service-Inspired Work
The nonprofit Up 2 Us, which trains and supports youth sports coaches, has invited Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia and Editor-in-Residence Kathryn Destin to read their original work with the theme of service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As an organization that is committed to uplifting youth and inspiring service in others, Up 2 Us reached out to Girls Write Now with the aim of using the power of words as a catalyst for change in our communities.
It's Time to Come Home
Girls Write Now has created a rich, influential network of storytellers and changemakers across every imaginable sector. Your Girls Write Now journey never ends, and there couldn't be a better time to engage with our network of supportive, professional contacts—fellow alums with whom you share a mission to sustain a brave space where we lift each other up, encourage creative expression, inspire leadership, and activate change. Get involved and pay it forward, from sharing expertise as one of our career coaches, to publicizing your work on our new podcasts, or donating your time
to join our Editorial, Philanthropy (or other) Committees.
In the upcoming weeks, we will be unveiling a new alumni hub for you to explore these opportunities and sign up for our brand new alumni initiatives. Stay tuned at Monday Memo for more details!
Girls Write Now Joins the Target Circle
Vote for us by March 31
The Target Circle chose Girls Write Now as a featured nonprofit because of our commitment to investing in the girls and gender expansive leaders driving the change we all need.
You can help direct Target's giving to Girls Write Now by joining the Target Circle—at no cost, shopping online or in-person, and then voting for our organization.
NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
The ABCs of NYC
Mentoring Pair Creates Video Essays for TikTok
For their multimedia project last year, mentee Sandy Tan and Mentor Claudia Marina created 吃飯 (HEK-FAN) New York, a series of video essays that follows the format of an abecedary, documenting personal stories of food and culture between a pair of friends.
STARS COALITION PRESENTS
Game Night: LET'S PLAY!
Saturday, Jan. 21, 3-6PM ET
at Coexist Gaming, 325 West 38th St, NYC
New Year! Let's Play! Join the girls and gender-expansive youth from all 10 organizations that comprise the STARS coalition. We'll meet at Coexist Gaming for community, culture, and connection! The three-storied game house features the latest in immersive gaming—classic and futuristic video games, board games, content creation, and even a music studio!
Open to all Girls Write Now mentees + teens from all STARS-affiliated organizations.
Prompt of the Week
From Stacey Fayant, Teaching Artist
Make a list of three plants or flowers that are meaningful to you. They can represent people or events in your life, remind you of home, or be representative of feelings/emotions. What do they represent to you? Why are they meaningful to you?
Stacey Fayant is a multi-media visual artist working in beading, sewing, Indigenous Cultural Tattooing, and more, who led our Writing 360 workshop, Heart on Your Sleeve: Personal Storytelling Through Tattoos.
Stacey Fayant
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Girls Write Now
Teaching Artist
Featured Opportunities
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
Girls Write Now
Anthology Submission Due February 10
Girls Write Now mentees, this is your chance to contribute to a 25-year tradition of young women and gender expansive youth sharing their stories in bookstores and libraries for the world to see! Mentees from all programs can submit a piece to be published in our annual, award-winning anthology by logging into their portal.
PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Princeton University Press
Publishing Fellowship: Digital Production
The world of books and ideas can truly thrive only when there is diversity and inclusivity of voices—at every stage of the publishing process. The PUP Fellow for Digital Production will assist with the production of frontlist and backlist ebook Editions and with ensuring that the established standards for the Press's digital production workflow are followed. The Fellow will also collaborate on special projects focusing on supporting Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives to advance creating and ensuring the Accessibility of Press digital content.
For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to 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.
JOB TIP
Organizations and companies often post their most recent job postings on social media, so make sure you follow them across all platforms!
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Zando
2023 Internship Program
Zando, a nimble new independent publisher, is looking for three ambitious candidates to support their Adult Editorial, Marketing & Publicity, and Young Readers teams for the summer. Current college students will have the opportunity to read submissions, draft reader's reports, research comp titles, and engage in more essential aspects of publishing.
Girls Write Now has been given a special, brief extension to apply. Mentees should apply ASAP as well as email marisa@girlswritenow.org with their resume notifying us that they applied so that we can make a direct referral to Zando.
Check out more opportunities here.
