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Girls Write Now Mentee Ariel Zhang Wins Lena Dunham’s Famesick Writing Contest!

Announcing Grand Prize Winner of Girls Write Now’s Mental Health-Focused Writing Contest in Partnership with Lena Dunham and Random House.

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Episode 3: Inequality in Education: How Music, Books, and Language Make Community Strong

In this episode of The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change, Lead Incubator Mentee Joi Ysabella Carla Salvino speaks with Lourdes Macias, a rising…

Aug 19 • Girls Write Now

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Episode 2: Preserving Heritage, Community Spaces & Cultural Stories

In this episode of The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change, Lead Incubator Mentee Chelsea speaks with Seri Warden, Senior Director of Preservation…

Aug 12 • Girls Write Now

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Become a Girls Write Now Mentor or Mentee this Fall

Find Your Creative Community

Aug 11 • Girls Write Now

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Episode 1: On Environmental Advocacy through Creative Expression & Community Action

In this episode of The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change, Lead Incubator Mentee Robyn Lam speaks with Girls Write Now mentor Melody Rose Serra about…

Aug 11 • Girls Write Now

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July 2026

44. Speaking on Student Journalism in NYC's Public Schools

In this season finale of Speaking in First Draft, we dive into the world of student journalism with inspiring guests from the P.S.

Jul 29 • Girls Write Now

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43. Speaking on Trans Connection, Community, and Celebration

In collaboration with Born This Way Foundation’s Channel Kindness youth storytelling platform, Speaking in First Draft is excited to feature two…

Jul 8 • Girls Write Now

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June 2026

42. Speaking on Love, Lesbianism, and Liberation

Our Pride Month celebrations continue!

Jun 25 • Girls Write Now

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41. Speaking on Queer Love and Second Chances with Georgia Clark

Let’s welcome novelist, screenwriter, and playwright Georgia Clark!

Jun 10 • Girls Write Now

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May 2026

40. Speaking on Creative Burnout

As we come to a close on Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we figured it's time to acknowledge the elephant in the room - burnout.

May 27 • Girls Write Now

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39. Speaking on Climate, Conflict, and Coverage

This week, we’re diving into the intersections of journalism, climate change, and the realities of war.

May 13 • Girls Write Now

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April 2026

38. Speaking on Growing Older

Listen now | Today’s conversation moves through creativity, time, and what it means to claim your voice no matter your age or where you begin.

Apr 29 • Girls Write Now

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