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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Browse our collection of stories from inside the book. Complete with notes from the author and anecdotes from our mentees and mentors.
New Worlds: The Girls Now 2013 Anthology
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Heirlooms: A Story of the Connections we Hold to the Objects we Cherish
From an authentic Kilim rug to a fortuitous Opal ring, these treasured objects are heirlooms valued for the stories they tell, the cultural traditions they uphold, and the intergenerational bonds they form.
Wait For It?
My goal with this piece was to capture how no one mentions to young people how much hard work it actually takes to get to the big dreams they're encouraged to make and carry out.
Some Girls
After Joy Harjo's "She Had Some Horses", "Some Girls", is a piece about women, their beauty, and their worth.
Legends
Legends is a comedy series about a group of arena employees who work in a restaurant, trying to get by until the next thing comes along. In this episode, the group sneak into a concert.
Flood of Information
A live studio interview goes off the rails.
orange chicken
Allow the symphonic undertones of the poem to draw you into the emotions of an intimate dinner party. How do we exist in spaces we feel driven from?
To Indulge without Apology in Things that Satisfy our Souls
Maya Logan was a deep thinker, feeler and creator. Their time was infused with a curiosity that knew no bounds
Speaking On Children’s Book Writing
Featured Guests: Linda Marshall, Ashna Shah, and Candice Jalili Have you ever been told, “Okay, now explain it to me like
Speaking On the Muse Behind Music Journalism
Featured Guests: Ana Yglesias and Sidney Madden Have you ever felt like the less an artist gives, the more powerful
The wind
As an avid lover of the environment, Robyn's writings are constantly inspired by the nature around her.
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.