WINTER READING

girls write now, a year-long creative writing mentorship program for high school girls, will present written collaborations between the mentors and the students on jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. the readings will take place at the new york society of ethical culture, 2 w. 64th st. guest speaker judy blundell is the recipient of the 2008 national book award in young people's literature for her novel what i saw and how i lied. there is a $10 to $20 suggested donation. for more information, call 212-691-6590, x212.