WriteGirl provides one-on-one mentoring, college entrance guidance, publishing/performance opportunities, and more than 100 writing, educational and leadership development workshops each year. All programming is provided at no cost to participants, through two main programs:

1) The WriteGirl Core Mentoring Program presents year-round, online and in-person writing workshops that feature engaging activities, special guest presentations, self-care segments, and time for youth to write and share their creative work. Outside of workshops, more than 100 mentee-mentor pairs meet for regular, one-hour writing sessions, both online and in-person. The “Bold Futures” aspect of this program provides in-depth college entrance guidance to WriteGirl high school juniors and seniors, and career-focused workshops and resources for college-aged WriteGirl alumni and recent college graduates. WriteGirl also offers a monthly leadership training series called “Bold Leaders” to help teens develop skills in public speaking, time management and communication.

2) WriteGirl Partner Programs provide writing workshops for youth throughout Los Angeles County in collaboration with school districts, agencies, and organizations that include the Arts for Healing and Justice Network (AHJN). Recent programming has included weekly writing workshops for youth at Camp Kilpatrick, monthly writing workshops for trans and nonbinary youth, and writing sessions for teens attending community events sponsored by LA County Parks and Recreation and other organizations.

WriteGirl volunteers are accomplished writers who work professionally with media companies, film studios, music publishers, news organizations and more. They complete two days of intensive training and receive ongoing guidance to help them become effective, long-term mentors for youth. Dozens of special guest writers, musicians and performers also participate in our workshops and showcases, enhancing our programming and bringing teen writing to life. Program partners, including the Japanese American National Museum, the Recording Academy, the Wende Museum and The Autry, provide inspiring workshop locations.