Honorable Mention in the Barbie Dream Gap x Girls Write Now: Inspiring Women Writing Contest (Age 13-18 Category)
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Isabella George
(she/her) Alum
Isabella George is currently a high school senior from Illinois. She is a logophile and has a love for writing dark fiction and poetry. Isabella has many writing projects that she is working on currently; however, one is a YA fantasy novel that she can’t wait to share with the world. When not writing, you can find her reading anything and everything, listening to music, or contemplating life.
Favorite Authors & Artists
Amanda Gorman, Rupi Kaur, Tiffany D. Jackson
Artist‘s Statement
Before taking their own life, my friend left one final message. "Hey everyone, if I’m not back here in a few days, please sing a song for me." I couldn’t sing a song for them to fulfill their last request, but I could write a poem instead. And it took ages, but I finally did get around to finishing the poem—and healing from my own grief. This poem helped me find acceptance, perhaps it will help you find yours as well.
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Identity Ecdysis
This letter explores my journey as I navigate the challenges of embracing my asexuality, breaking free from societal expectations, and finding solace in a new identity, shedding my old one.
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Rewind
In momentum: a friend and all the lovely people who sadly aren’t here. This is a piece about the grief and healing that comes with loss.