ANTHOLOGIES
Taking Our Place in History: The Girls Write Now 2020 Anthology
Girls Write Now is thrilled to be in partnership with Dutton, who produced this year’s anthology. A special thanks to the team at Dutton—Christine Ball,Maya Ziv,Marya Pasciuto and Hannah Feeney, and to Feminist Press and Jamia Wilson, who produced the e-book. Thank you as well to Amazon Literary Partnership for their continued support and for recognizing Girls Write Now as a 2020 grant recipient, which directly funds the production of our anthologies.
The Girls Write Now 2020 class of mentees are using their voices for change in one of the most uncertain periods of modern history. This book invites you into their homes and families, their schools and neighborhoods, their hearts, hopes, and fears. Enter a world where clay creatures take on aluminum oppressors. Get thrown against an elevator wall in the midst of a horror story. Go backstage with a rock band, say goodbye to relatives as you start a new life, stand with an engineer solving a coding problem. Stare out from a coffin—or up at whales in the sky—and fall in love with the color of your skin. Experience tragedy in a mosque, feel the wounds of slavery, know the terror of glass shattering in a World War II village, and see how this next generation of leaders look to the past and write their present to create a better future.
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Taking Our Place in History: The Girls Write Now 2020 Anthology
Stories from Inside "Taking Our Place in History" Coming Soon!
Stories from Inside "Taking Our Place in History" 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.
Taking Our Places in History
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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.