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"
Pocket of Peace
Being a college junior in NYC wasn't easy for Iris. The pandemic made it worse. But no matter how stressed she may get, she remembers that loving herself is the solution to all her problems.
Pink
Why is pink a "girly" color? Does pink limit us or empower us? What is the future of pink?
Music of Pain
Love comes in different forms: some are like beautiful dreams, and some are painful truths. Guard your heart before it gets trapped in those painful truths…
The Benson Bucket List – An Excerpt
A young woman is staying at her brother's house for the first time in years to recover from an injury. She experiences conflicting emotions over their dynamic and finds herself secretly yearning for the past.
Prologue
This is part of my prologue from my novel Faust and The Bleeding Hearts. It follows Faust trying to get back her mortality from death themselves.
The Red Shoes
A poetry piece about dance, war and immortal life.
Motherhood Mural
This is a story woven together with fragments of memories, notes, and bunnies. This is a medley of short-lived relics. This is a song.
Pay The Price
A short story taking a closer look into the mind of Adah Ellen Price, a character in the novel "The Poisonwood Bible."
The Alternate
Not everything is as it seems. Truth is ever-evolving like nature itself. You think you know someone? Well, think again. You might be surprised by what you find.
Climate Communication, with activist and author Suzie Hicks
Ever wondered how you can inform and mobilize others to take action for the environment? The Young Person's Guide to Saving the Environment podcast is about how youth can tackle today's most pressing environmental issues.
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.