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"
Kindness? Or People Pleasing?
The poem “Kindness? Or People Pleasing?” highlights how the line between kindness and people-pleasing blurs for both parties— the pleaser and the pleased. Dom explores how the blur affects both from the pleaser’s perspective.
The Depths of Myself
A look at what I hide, even from those closest to me, and why.
The Last Dance
This piece is a short story about my character, Princess Amantdeiylaia. It's her 15th birthday, and an old friend pays her a visit. But is his presence welcomed?
How to tell the tale
Collage poetry unlocks ideas and feelings that live below the surface. The words guide me into the creation of the poems as I am being pulled by an external force.
2004
Here's a peek into the ever-evolving story of my life, encapsulated in a short but mighty list.
Shining, Shattering
I wanted to explore the literal meaning behind overused phrases and metaphors, such as “pools of light,” “it was like time had frozen,” and “it felt like flying.”
Bloodthirsty Queen
Body horror and glamour intersect to form a monstrous and bloodthirsty being that is both threatening and elegant.
Unearth
This poem represents the unearthing of old memories from the past and the things I used to treasure that I must now surrender to time.
Two Kids
Pulled from pensive thoughts about pasts and existence, we found ourselves letting go through "Two Kids.”
Salt Water Can’t Freeze
The death of a toxic relationship, sent to a watery grave made of tears. Fears that it will survive because there can be no solid divide.
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.