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"
The Editor
When an anonymous editor begins leaving comments on Percy’s document, all he wants is to be rid of them. Except before he knows it, he’s finally making progress on his story again.
Shadows of Innocence
This piece speaks to the shadow side of experiencing the first signs of becoming older and losing your inner child. This could be about many things that may take our innocence.
The Cracked Plate
Inspired by I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, this piece explores the quiet tension of growing up under high expectations. The plate is a metaphor—for memory, identity, and the cracks we carry.
Push
She never said a word, but she told us everything we needed to hear that night.
Broken Things
A former journalist begrudgingly gives an interview of her own in a story about the transformative power of a well-asked question.
Onism
Onism: The grief of being caught in your own body.
Momentum
Nearly all of us have experienced the magic and intensity of a live performance. This piece focuses on the joys, sorrows, and beautifully overwhelming experience of music.
For CeeCee Fresh
As I step into a new chapter, I reflect on the love and sacrifices that carried me here—told through the story of CeeCee Fresh, a car passed down by generations of women in my family.
Artificial Assistance Toward Mental Wellness
So often, discussions about artificial intelligence center its potential as a replacement for humans.
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A reminder that you don’t need permission to feel, to want, to write — you already have the right.
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.