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.
Foreword by
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"
Memory
A young girl’s father attempts to help her remember her mother's voice.
‘How Did I Get Here?’ – Episode 1: Lucy King
"How Did I Get Here?" is a podcast about the different stories of women in media and their career journeys. This episode highlights Lucy King, an Emmy award-winning documentary producer who started out in neuroscience.
My Younger Brother
A sister finds her world upside down following an irreplaceable loss. How will she change?
Respite? More like ReSPITE!
Have you ever chosen to sacrifice sleep to binge-watch something on Netflix? You might be experiencing “revenge bedtime procrastination.”
Asked and Unanswered
This is a collaborative memoir of our relationships with our maternal grandmothers, who we lost in the spring of 10th grade. Our relationships mirror each other’s in many ways, especially as daughters of immigrant parents.
The Butterfly Effect
This memoir is about a seemingly small experience that transformed the way I see dance, as well as the world.
music makers
This poem is about society's shared desire for escape and comfort in a mundane yet chaotic world.
Colombia: The Place Where I Can Always Return.
This was originally a school assignment that was meant to be a college essay. I decided to scrap it and turn it into a different piece. It is inspired by the mountains in Colombia.
Mahiha, an Excerpt
Mahiha is a girl who is transitioning from high school to college life. She experiences being in love and feeling sad because of fake friends.
Dear Friend
Who are you trying to be behind the mask you see?
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.