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.
New Worlds: The Girls Now 2013 Anthology
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Stories from Inside "New Worlds"
Beneath Her Skin
A homage to The Woman in the Yellow Wallpaper. What happens when we feel trapped in modern day.
Writing Our Way to Wellness: Season 1, Episode 7 Part 2
In Part II of a special two-part episode, mentee Chloe Lee guides Community Coordinator, Sally Familia, continue discussing teenagehood, healing, and writing as a tool for wellness. They explore the differences and similarities growing up in the Gen Z generation, and how that has informed their healing and writing practices. Chloe and Sally connect through their exploration of the inner self and their hopes for a new world for the generations to come!
Prison Break
In the Amazon Rain forest of South America, Larry witnesses his friends get maliciously kidnapped. After the incident, Larry is determined to rescue them and bring his friends back home.
Frostbites
Hastily jotted at night, during recent teenage angst, inspired by the winter season.
the ‘filler’
A poem narrating one perspective of what it’s like to be ‘the filler’ – someone who believes they merely take up space, despite how much they try to escape the confines of the role.
The Life of a Teenage Superhero
An excerpt of a piece soon to be part of a larger novel.
anatomy lesson
a lesson on anatomy, taught by two special people
The Patient Daughter
We all carry many pieces of our identity with us every day. This piece examines a core part of myself and the role that I have been given in this life.
Evolution of a Size
This is the story of a teenager and how she navigates her life being plus-sized. It is a moving story about the way society's opinions about her body have influenced her life even in adulthood.
Bitter Berries
This piece explores the impact of grief and disenchantment in the process of growing up.
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.