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"
Graveyard Poem
Perhaps loving will save us. Why not?
man on the golden bridge
A child recalls their experience in the backseat of their father's car.
Mother Gothal
I wrote this poem about a dog at a local animal shelter that I have had the pleasure of meeting while volunteering there.
praying in a religion i don’t believe in
a raw exploration of the complexity of family, religion, and morality in the form of an abecedarian.
The Seeds She Sows
Before I ever dreamed aloud, the women before me dreamed through action; creating a legacy that continues through me.
The Lover’s Curse/ The Lover’s Blessing Video Series Pt. 1
The Lover’s Blessing/The Lover’s Curse Video Series explores the mind of individuals when they’re faced with both the challenges and the rewards of “love”.
English On Air with Fiona
This is a podcast I created for a local radio station on different writing styles you can learn about in English.
Speaking Between The Lines Project Pitch
Speaking Between the Lines is a humor-forward podcast breaking down viral moments and pop culture with smart, funny analysis because if media is unavoidable, we might as well understand it.
Upon Commenting on Social Media
An Introvert's Tale
Unbidden
Pursuing creative writing seems futile in our modern world—the lack of capital gain, the advancement of artificial intelligence, the rising difficulty in finding originality—but we must continue to let ourselves create and share our work.
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.