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.
Foreword by
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.
New Worlds: The Girls Now 2013 Anthology
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Wellspring
May our first source of acceptance be from within – an abundance of unconditional love awaits us there. Connecting with it renders a peace unattainable in external pursuits.
The First Decade
Sophie and Angela each wrote a poem to share their interpretation of the nuanced experience of girlhood. The poems work together as a whole, intending to move through a span of ten years.
The Morning, The Evening, The Eighth Day
Love and tragedy at the dawn of the world.
Denial
We all run from our roads.
It sparkled exactly like…
Timtim had a tough day at school. Luckily Mom always knows just what to say. Timtim had been staring at
What’s Normal Anyway?
For me, writing and creation is a way to express one’s inner truths, passions, and ideas. After years of reading
Double Life Trailer
Double Life is definitely a podcast every teen should listen to because you’ll get to hear from a variety of
A Year Ago
This piece follows my personal experience of this passing year until now, doing my best to express what it was
The Stories That Raise Us
Motherhood is its own expression of creativity, and Lynda Pak’s creative force is unstoppable. In her four years on the
The Importance of Impact: Ensuring that Underrepresented Voices Matter
Last spring, Girls Write Now honored Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged for his continuous commitment to championing unsung voices at the
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.