ANTHOLOGIES
New Worlds: The 2013 Girls Write Now Anthology
In this anthology celebrating 15 years of intergenerational connection, the Girls Write Now mentors and mentees of yesteryear offer a unique window into the artistic spirit of 2013. Dive into what these community members have to say below.

In tune with this year’s curricular theme, New Worlds: the Girls Write Now 2013 Anthology is composed of stories that celebrate the incredible diversity and creative fearlessness of our intergenerational community, showcasing poetry, fiction, memoir and more that surprise us and stretch our understanding of the world and ourselves.
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Read What's Inside
Browse our collection of stories from inside the book. Complete with notes from the author and anecdotes from our mentees and mentors.
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Debate Team
"Debate Team" is a monologue in which a high school student, Heather, suddenly loses her cool while debating the topic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media with her narrow-minded classmate, David.
Homeward Dream
In a dream, the main character explores the areas of his life that make him feel free, and he must reconcile the fragility of freedom.
Call Me By Your Name: A Critical Essay
'Call Me By Your Name' is an extraordinary story showcasing genuine romance: fleeting and pure. The story brings the spontaneous essence of love to the light, despite unfavorable circumstances.
Oasis!
To express my love for my family, in the strangest way possible.
The Final Flame
Love can be passionate, but it can also be destructive. The flames of this particular love burn out on the battlefield.
An Unforgettable Birthday
Birthdays can be hard when you lose a loved one. But how much harder does it become when you have to remember that loss for seven hundred years?
Violence against women
“Violence against women” looks into the way that society views and constantly normalizes all the struggles that women face.
Fireworks
Read as the loud bang coming from outside sparks a dreadful thought at the young hours of the night.
The Sides of Me
It's as if the devil and an angel sit on her shoulders, debating whether she made the right choice with her lover. The internal battle of love's rights and wrongs comes to life.
Butterflies
If you ever feel too scared to grow and move on, just imagine the butterfly's transformation process. From beginning to end.
Praise for New Worlds
From the Literary Community
Intersectional Voices in Editorial Print Committee
Every year, the Intersectional Voices in Editorial (IV Edit) Print Committee brings their talents to the task of editing, producing, and promoting this fresh collection of writing from today’s emerging voices. The committee is made up of mentors, mentees, and other volunteers who are passionate about diversifying the publishing landscape.