Plus, what does community look like in the age of AI? Kyndryl & Girls Write Now respond.
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December 22-28
Hope Lives In Our Words
Featured Media:
Find Your Next Obsession
Different Not Wrong
By Arpitha Sistla
From our Bridging Divides Collection
Being the older sister of a younger brother with autism has been both challenging and gratifying. Throughout the years, I’ve learned many lessons from my brother on empathy, identity, and understanding.
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Your Gift Ensures Our Work Continues
Did you know that the Girls Write Now Collaboratory is supported entirely through donations? Thank you to everyone who’s chipped in to make sure we can deliver the transformational programs that our multi-generational community needs. Support our writers’ goals by donating to their fundraisers today, or create your own goal and get writing!
COLLABORATORY JOURNEYS
Civil Discourse: Connection & Persuasion
Our Words Can Change Minds & The World
Learn how to persuade audiences on issues that matter to you! By the end of the Journey, mentors and mentees will demonstrate confidence in self-expression and analytical thinking as they deliver final speeches showcasing their skills in civil discourse and persuasive communication.
Check out all of our Spring Journeys! Each one is 3 hours per month for 3 months, March - May 2026. Apply by December 31
WRITE WITH US
Prompt of the Week
By Sarah E. Bode & Kunling Wu,
Community Studio Facilitators
Do you ever feel, or are you ever truly alone in nature?
Interested in nature journaling? Save the date for Wild Wellness: Finding Connection & Clarity through Nature Observation, the next Community Studio hosted by Mentor Sarah and Mentee Kunling on January 16th at 6 PM ET.
EVENT RECAP
Girls Write Now & Kyndryl Join Forces for a Day of Impact
Tech Professionals & Mentees Discuss the Future of Work & Creativity
On December 8th, Kyndryl employees gathered with young leaders at Girls Write Now headquarters in NYC for a Day of Impact. Professionals from across the Kyndryl Corporate Affairs team took time to discuss important questions around AI and technology with Gen Z thinkers from Girls Write Now. Participants responded to writing prompts such as, “What does community look like in the age of AI?” and "What scares and excites you about AI?”
Happening Write Now:
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CAREER CHAT
Commit to the Bit: A Comedy Career Chat
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025, 4:45-6 PM ET, Virtual
Getting an audience to laugh can make you feel on top of the world, but comedy can be one of the toughest genres to write well. In this Career Chat, you’ll have a chance to ask all of your burning questions with a panel that covers comedy from multiple perspectives!
Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.
MENTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Beyond Barriers: Supporting Undocumented & First-Gen Youth
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
This Mentor Professional Development session offers an overview of the legal, financial, and social barriers faced by undocumented and first-generation students and their families. The session also covers essential federal, state, and local protections for undocumented individuals, guidance on rights during encounters with immigration officers, and key resources available to support those impacted by detention. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with practical knowledge to better support undocumented and first-gen students and create more inclusive environments.
Open to mentors. Create your free Portal account to register.
SPECIAL EVENT
Literature to Life: The Great Gatsby
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2025, 2-4 PM ET, Virtual
Literature to Life in partnership with Girls Write Now presents The Great Gatsby. Considered to be one of the greatest American novels, this story explores the glittering promises and devastating illusions of the American Dream. The LTL actor embodies multiple characters, conveying the lengths each will go to attain their desires. This event will feature a 60-minute solo stage adaptation, preceded by a 10-minute introduction to the show, and a discussion following the show.
Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.
Read on for the kinds of opportunities that bridge divides & change lives.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Laundromat Project
Artist & Community Development Coordinator
The Laundromat Project (The LP) is seeking an Artist & Community Development Coordinator. The Artist & Community Development Coordinator is the operations engine behind THEIR community-facing programs. The role blends precise project administration with on-the-ground event production, ensuring The LP’s initiatives move smoothly from vision to execution.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Rattlestick Theater
Van Lier New Voices Fellowship
Each year, two Van Lier Fellows are selected for the Fellowship from a panel of former Van Lier alumni and industry professionals. Each receives a $35,000 living stipend, a $5,000 artistic fund to support career development, mentorship with a veteran playwright, workshops and sharings of their work, and participation in Rattlestick’s artistic communities and programming. The Van Lier Fellowship is flexible, artist-led, and responsive to the unique demands of the project at hand.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The New York Times
Local Investigations Fellowship
The Times is looking for reporters with a local story idea who want to investigate it under the editing guidance of Dean Baquet, The Times’s former executive editor, and a group of veteran investigative editors. Fellows will be based in the communities where they are reporting and make periodic trips to The Times’s offices for training and support. This one year program is for reporters in local newsrooms or freelancers.
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