"Girls Write Now" Mentors Talented but At-Risk Girls
673 views · Published 25 June 2008 · 2:50 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · Nonprofits & Activism
The teen years are often a difficult time for girls and boys as they make the transition from children to young adults. One group is using the written word to help ease the transition for girls who come from difficult environments in New York. "Girls Write Now" pairs teenage girls with professional women writers, who serve as writing coaches. Paige Kollock reports.
