ANTHOLOGIES
Rise Speak Change: The 2017 Girls Write Now Anthology
At the QWERTY Digital Media Exhibition, our mentees showcased projects that are changing the way we tell narratives. A video overlaid with powerful poetry, thoughtful podcasts, and interactive games created with Twine — our mentees used the skills they learned in our digital workshops to create these multi-platform masterpieces.
Our mentees are defining the digital age by bringing the craft of writing into the 21st century. In our Digital Media Mentoring Program, we boost girls’ tech savvy and creative potential through digital media. In bringing our curriculum and writing approach into the digital age, we prepare the girls we serve to truly be the next generation of writers—on whatever platform they choose. Students are paired one-to-one with a digital media professional and together they transform their writing into digital art. All workshops are facilitated by graduate students at Parsons The New School for Design. Our workshops feature writing and digital skill-building exercises, prompts, and share-outs to diversify participants’ modes of self-expression. At the end of a program year, girls are equipped to tell a story in GIFs, a poem in HTML, and take their words to the next level.Together we embark on a journey of creative workshops, public readings and showcases, opportunities for publication, and more, all to give girls the tools to advance their writing through different mediums.
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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.
Rise Speak Change: The Girls Write Now Anthology 2017
Stories from Inside "Rise Speak Change" Coming Soon!
Stories from Inside "Rise Speak Change" Coming Soon!
The Reunion
A story about realizing that having the courage to stray from the norm and not look for validation in others is one of the bravest (but most rewarding) things a person could do.
Who We Come From
As a first-generation American, I've always carried with me an intense fascination for my past. This is the story of my most notorious ancestor, and my unease at the rest who have been forgotten.
Our World and My World as of Today Collection.
The world and I have been communicating lately. This collection of poems shows how our conversation went.
Ode to Popcorn
This poem was written when I saw everyone around me succeeding whereas I felt I was stuck in one place.
Aslan
This poem is about a lonely child struggling with their beauty, self-worth, and relationships with those around them with tons of celestial references.
The Last White Rose
Love isn’t always about love. Sometimes it’s about sacrifice. It’s about letting go. It’s about defeat. So, when history witnesses another lost love, it might be one of those loves masked underneath sacrifice.
Speaking On Putting Yourself on Paper
Featured Guests: Summer Boxer and Hanna Neier The path to a writing career isn’t always straight, as you’ll learn in
Journeys of Discovery: Exploring Europe’s Heart and Soul
Embark on a poetic voyage through the streets of Paris, Prague, and Berlin, where each city becomes a canvas for self-discovery amidst the beauty, history, and vibrancy of Europe's cultural tapestry.
from 3 to 6
A call is made at three in the morning.
tradition
"tradition" is a poem that captures the beauty of my family's annual holiday traditions and how my struggle with change has impacted my perception of the constants in life.
Praise for Rise Speak Change
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.