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.
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Yellow Lines
The melting of ice in lemonade. The feeling of watching yourself from the outside as reality begins to unfold. The moments that occur after impatience.
Papi
I forgive you
things i wish trees could do
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Speaking On Writing as Resistance
Featured Guests: Kathryn Destin, Ayah Al-Masyabi, and Allison Su In these tumultuous times, we often turn to art as a
Making a Career from Creativity…Clare Nolan’s Life@GWN
This National Mentoring Month we’ve heard from long-term pair Shaila & Annie, Mentors in Chief Gati & Judith and now,
Got to Keep Running
We asked young women and gender-expansive youth in our community to look at the same footage as inspiration for a
Ungrounded
We asked young women and gender-expansive youth in our community to look at the same footage as inspiration for a
#DifferentPerspectives
We asked young women and gender-expansive youth in our community to look at the same footage as inspiration for a
Ode to Malala
“Malala Yousafzai and Girls Write Now share the notion that one young woman’s voice can open up great possibilities. I
Girls Write Now by NBCU & Reelworks
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.