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"
Liminal Spaces
It's blue It's gray
Excerpt of Short Story Bai
Bai follows the main character Moyna as she tries to figure out how to stop one of the worst days of her life from repeating.
The Poems of Sierra J. Williams
With the help of my mentor, Caitlin Chase, I was able to create a website using Cargo.com that would be both a portfolio of my favorite self-written poems and an outlet for creative expression.
How To Steal Your Sibling’s Sundae
As the oldest of six kids, writer Chloe Cullen told herself that helping her siblings meant taking it–even if she took it from them herself.
Sea and Space
Two friends venture through a flooded Earth, searching for signs of life.
To Palestine
The poem highlights the loss of childhood dreams in Gaza due to the war, portraying the children's resilience, and the world's indifference. It calls for global action to protect these young lives and their future.
Yemen Called Me عسل (Honey)
If you've got a sweet tooth, this one's for you! In this episode, Poetry 360 mentee Asma Al-Masyabi journeys through her honeyed memories of Eid, baking treats, and getting lost in nostalgia that seems to be from another lifetime.
Speaking on the Art of the Craft
Listen to Spencer George, Kat Jagai, and Richelle Szypulski talk about the creation of Girls Write Now On the Art of the Craft and respond to a prompt from the book.
Memories of Blue
Have you ever had a moment where all your big memories flood back to you like a blue ocean wave?
Acceptance in a Dream
She enters the world of dreams only to find herself running away. Will she make it?
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.