For the Girls: Join the Story Circle – Black Girlhood Unfolded

The Story Circle

this is your chance to shine ✴

In our Story Circle, girls from all over share drawings, poems, and reflections about what it’s like to grow up — the real stuff, the funny stuff, the confusing stuff, all of it.

You can share what you create on this platform, your artwork, your journal pages, or your thoughts about growing up. When you share, you help other girls know they’re not alone.

You don’t have to share everything.
You get to decide what feels right for you.

Your Choices & Your Voice

Here’s what you should know:

  • Sharing is up to you. You can choose to take part or not — either way, you’ll still get to enjoy everything else on the site.
  • You decide what to share. Drawings, poems, stories, photos of your projects — it’s your voice, your art, your ideas.
  • Your name won’t be shared. When we show what girls share, we remove your name and any private details.
  • You can change your mind. If later you don’t want your story or picture included, you (or your parent) can tell us, and we’ll take it out.
  • You’re part of something bigger. What you share will help teachers, parents, and other girls understand that growing up is about more than bodies — it’s about feelings, friendships, and culture, too.

How it Works

  1. Ask a parent or caregiver to read and sign their consent form first.
  2. Read this page carefully and ask questions if anything doesn’t make sense.
  3. Say “Yes” or “No.” If you want to share, you’ll click “I agree” or sign your name on the screen. If not, that’s okay too!
  4. Share your story. You’ll be able to upload a drawing, write a journal entry, or record a short voice note.

You’ll join a circle of girls helping to tell the real story of growing up — one filled with strength, creativity, and heart.
You’re not just a participant; you’re a storyteller, an artist, and a teacher for others who will walk this path after you.

Affirmation: “My story matters. My voice has power. I share what I choose — and that choice belongs to me.”

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Did you know…

  • Puberty is more than just science. It’s about growing into your emotions, friendships, and confidence.
  • Every girl’s journey is unique. Some changes happen early, others later — and that’s perfectly okay.
  • Culture shapes your story. The way your family talks about growing up, the music you listen to, and the stories you hear all shape how you see yourself.
  • You are not alone. There’s a community of girls growing, learning, and sharing right alongside you.

Join the Story Circle!

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