We all carry many pieces of our identity with us every day. This piece examines a core part of myself and the role that I have been given in this life.
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Liliana Colon
(she/her) Mentee
Liliana Colon is a sophomore college student currently living in Brooklyn, NYC. She made the decision to take a gap semester to further explore her interests. Her passion for writing and desire to create during this break led her to discover the Girls Write Now community. Liliana is a visual artist, musician and committed writer, and hopes to pursue these dreams. Liliana enjoys taking walks throughout the city and draws inspiration for her music and art through observing the world around her, particularly in nature.
Favorite Genres/Mediums
Favorite Authors & Artists
Isabel Allende, Lauryn Hill, Sade
Artist‘s Statement
I feel that my writing reflects my desire to better understand the world around me and my role in it.
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See It When You Believe It
In this piece, I explore how a change in our mindset can influence our experience of reality.
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Sheltered
The day I was born is the day the twin towers fell.