ANTHOLOGIES
Girls Write Now Unmuted: The 2021 Anthology
Girls Write Now is thrilled to be in partnership again this year with Dutton, who produced this anthology. A special thanks to the team at Dutton—Christine Ball,Maya Ziv, and Lexy Cassola, and to Feminist Press and Jamia Wilson, who produced the ebook. Thank you as well to Amazon Literary Partnership for their continued support, which directly funds the production of our anthologies.
In the 2021 Girls Write Now Anthology, our mentees give voice to fear and silence, demand justice, and hold nothing back. To be unmuted right now requires a new brand of bravery, and these writers show how it’s done. Using stories, poems, essays, fiction, drama, interviews and more, they report on a global pandemic, a climate crisis and the movement for racial equality. They also invite us on their personal journeys through the labyrinth of young adulthood: feeling the rich soil of a neighborhood garden beneath their fingers; traveling through time in search of their parents; inhaling the charged air where young love is brewing. In a world pushed to the precipice of change, in a society that values the tried and true over the dynamic and new, the Girls Write Now class of 2021 is breaking the chains and showing what it means to speak loud, clear and true—to be unmuted.
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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.
Girls Write Now Unmuted Print Anthology
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Stories from Inside "Unmuted" 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 Here & Now
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.