Media Room: Press Releases
August 1, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: WriteGirl Partners with Chronicle Books to Release Inspiring Creative Writing Journal
What's Behind the Blue Door? features 75 galvanizing prompts, from memoir-esque questions to speculative fiction starters to poetry exercises, as well as 50 encouraging tips to bring your writing to the next level.
March 9, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Songwriters Across Genres to Share Tips with Underserved Teens in Workshop
More than a dozen hitmakers empower teens to write their own songs and express themselves freely at WriteGirl Songwriting Workshop on March 11, 2023.
December 5, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WriteGirl Expansion Supports Girls from Around the World
WriteGirl participants now include teens from New Mexico, Oregon, Wisconsin and New York — as well as international locations like Kenya, Thailand, Poland, Abu Dhabi, Tajikistan and Uruguay.
May 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WriteGirl to Honor Acclaimed Author Margaret Atwood and Other Outstanding Women Writers at Bold Ink Awards
WriteGirl Alum Amanda Gorman to Offer Special Message
April 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: TEENS PROMOTE TOLERANCE & UNITY AT ONLINE READING, APRIL 9
WriteGirl hosts public reading collaboration with LA vs Hate
March 16, 2022
MEDIA ALERT: ACCOMPLISHED SONGWRITERS JOIN UNIQUE ARTS WORKSHOP FOR UNDERSERVED TEENS
Former American Idol judge and songwriter Kara DioGuardi & others inspire teens to turn their words into catchy songs
December 2, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: WRITEGIRL TO LAUNCH LITERARY JOURNAL AT DEC. 4 EVENT
Lines & Breaks will be unveiled at WriteGirl Lit Journal Launch on Dec. 4, marking 20th anniversary of WriteGirl
October 8, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: DAY-OF-THE-GIRL WORKSHOP CELEBRATES WRITEGIRL EXPANSION
Girls to learn how to use their creativity as a tool for activism
June 11, 2021
MEDIA ALERT: WRITEGIRL BOLD INK AWARDS TO FEATURE AMANDA GORMAN, REESE WITHERSPOON
Amanda Gorman, Attica Locke & other women writers to be honored at star-studded WriteGirl event
April 15, 2021
MEDIA ALERT: CELEB ACTORS TO PERFORM SCENES TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED TEENS
Gina Torres, Seth Rogen, Keiko Agena and others to perform scenes written by teen girls at the 20th Annual WriteGirl Screenwriting Workshop on April 17th.
February 19, 2021
MEDIA ALERT: FAMED SONGWRITERS TO GIVE VOICE TO UNDERSERVED GIRLS
GRAMMY-winner Lisa Loeb & others to bring teens' lyrics to life in song
February 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: WriteGirl Joins U.S. Soccer’s 2021 SheBelieves Ambassadors Program
WriteGirl has been selected by the U.S. Soccer Federation to serve as one of ten organizations taking part in the first U.S. Soccer SheBelieves Ambassadors program.
January 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: WriteGirl Alum Amanda Gorman to Perform at Inauguration
The first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate will perform her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20
May 28, 2020
MEDIA ALERT: Rita Wilson, Lauren Graham & others to raise funds for WriteGirl
Bold Voices: A Live Music Benefit for WriteGirl features performances on Facebook Live on Saturday, May 30
February 6, 2020
MEDIA ALERT: Underserved teen girls to share their writing from new anthology at WriteGirl reading.
WriteGirl reading at Skylight Books on Feb. 8 features stories and poetry from LA teens.
October 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: New Anthology This Moment Showcases Unheard Voices of At-Risk Girls
WriteGirl Book Launch features special guests and readings from WriteGirl teens on Nov. 2
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June 19, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: New WriteGirl Anthology Showcases the Voices of 180 at-risk girls
WriteGirl Season-End Celebration features inspiring readings and captivating performances on June 22
March 14, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Lauren Graham, Seth Rogen, and other celebs to help raise funds to empower girls
Red carpet fundraiser for WriteGirl on April 6 features celeb actors performing scenes written by at-risk girls.
Feb. 20, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Top songwriters to transform girls' words into song
GRAMMY winner Lisa Loeb & others to perform lyrics by at-risk girls
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June 21, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Teen girls rise up - 65 bold voices onstage
WriteGirl celebrates 17 years of empowering at-risk girls at the WriteGirl Season-End Celebration
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April 26, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Red carpet event raises funds to empower girls
WriteGirl red carpet benefit features celeb actors performing scenes from teen girls
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April 17, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Red carpet fundraiser to empower at-risk girls
WriteGirl partners with The Academy for red carpet benefit for at-risk girls on April 28
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March 19, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Acclaimed songwriters to empower at-risk girls
Top songwriters to help at-risk girls express their voices in lyrics at WriteGirl Songwriting Workshop
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October 20, 2017
MEDIA ALERT: 110 teen girls to be mentored by women writers
Women writers come together to empower girls at 2017 WriteGirl Season Opener
June 20, 2017
PRESS RELEASE: 300 writers to celebrate the sounds of LA
New WriteGirl Anthology Presents a Soundtrack of LA
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May 3, 2017
MEDIA ALERT: Celebrity actors to perform scenes written by teen girls
Stars perform theatrical scenes onstage at Lights, Camera, WriteGirl!
June 23, 2016
Celebrity Actors, Civic Leaders Speak Out to Empower Teen Girls
WriteGirl marks milestone year with guest speakers, performances of girls’ work at 15th Anniversary Celebration
April 8, 2016
Acclaimed Actors to Perform Teen Girls' Stories
Red Carpet Benefit Supports Los Angeles Nonprofit for At-Risk Teens
February 19, 2016
Renowned Songwriters Transform Girls' Words into Song
Hit-makers like Lisa Loeb to perform lyrics by teens at WriteGirl Songwriting Workshop
January 25, 2016
WriteGirl Announces 5th Annual Poetry Drive
Creative Writing Nonprofit Honors Donations with Brilliant Custom Poems Created by Young Female Writers
July 6, 2015
New WriteGirl Anthology Presents an ‘Emotional Map’ of LA
Los Angeles Comes Alive in Inspiring Stories from Teen Girls and their Mentors
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April 21, 2015
From the Journal Page to the Hollywood Stage: “Lights, Camera, WriteGirl!” WriteGirl Benefit
Celebrated actors perform stories written by teen girls
August 13th, 2014
WriteGirl Partners with Writer's Digest for Novel Writing Conference
January 14th, 2014
Poet from Los Angeles Nonprofit to Take Stage at Shriver Report LIVE
WriteGirl Representative to Contribute Her Voice in Verse
January 10th, 2014
Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Publishes Bold Teen Voices
Teen girls declare their place at reading of "YOU ARE HERE: A WriteGirl Journey"
December 11th, 2013
Top Songwriters Help Teen Girls Tell Their Stories
Teen girls' lyrics com to life in song
November 26th, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama Honors WriteGirl for Empowering Teen Girls
Los Angeles nonprofit receives National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award
November 22nd, 2013
First Lady Recognizes WriteGirl as a Top After-School Arts and Humanities Program
WriteGirl honored at the White House for empowering teen girls
November 9th, 2013
Women Journalists Share Stories and Wisdom with Teen Writers
Teen Girls Learn How to Find Their Futures in a Changing Media Environment.
June 14th, 2013
Teen Writers Take the Stage
Stories Come Alive at 12th Annual WriteGirl Performance Workshop.
June 7th, 2013
Teen Writers To Cook Up Creativity at Year-End Fundraiser
Write On! Campaign Delivers Personalized Writing From WriteGirl Teens.
May 16th, 2013
Hooray for Hollywood!
Los Angeles Teens Learn Screenwriting From Industry Pros at WriteGirl Workshop Hosted at the Linwood Dunn Theater on May 18th.
April 6th, 2013
YA Authors and Los Angeles Teens Make Fiction Come Alive
WriteGirl Workshop Hosted at The Petersen Automotive Museum on April 6th.
January 31, 2013
Renowned Songwriters Come Together to Help Teen Girls Write
Hosted at Walt Disney Concert Hall by The Music Center Education Program.
October 31, 2012
WriteGirl to Host Fearless Women Writers at Bold Ink Awards
Annual Gala Fundraiser at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage.
Contact
For answers to specific questions or to set up an interview with a WriteGirl spokesperson, please contact Katie Geyer, WriteGirl Managing Director, at katie.geyer@writegirl.org or 213-253-2655.
