Quote by Tayari Jones

I take mentoring very seriously and I am on the board of an organization called Girls Write Now, where we match teen girls and writing mentors because it changes their lives.

I take mentoring very seriously and I am on the board of an

Summary

This quote emphasizes the speaker's strong commitment to mentoring and their involvement with Girls Write Now, an organization that focuses on pairing teenage girls with writing mentors. By stating that they take mentoring "very seriously," the speaker highlights how significant this role is to them. The speaker believes that the mentorship provided by their organization can have a transformative impact on the lives of young girls, implying that it can help empower them through the act of writing.

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By Tayari Jones

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