“A Necklace of Pearled Dreams” narrates the story of my grandmother’s beautiful pearled necklace, a cherished family heirloom, and how its meaning transformed and developed through generations.
Story
Navya Vasireddy
(she/her) Mentee
Navya Vasireddy, a Girls Write Now mentee of two years, loves to share her experiences as an Indian-American teenager through her work, especially given the lack of representation in the media. When she is not writing, she can likely be found reading at Barnes & Noble or outside on her daily walks with her family. At Girls Write Now, Navya hopes to further explore and experiment with different genres, escaping her comfort zone as she crafts her voice and conveys her story through her writing.
Favorite Authors & Artists
Taylor Swift, Renée Ahdieh, Holly Jackson
Artist‘s Statement
My name is Navya, and I’m excited for my third year with Girls Write Now! I love to share my experiences as a Telugu-American teenager through my work, especially given the lack of representation in the media. My work reflects the issues that I’m passionate about, and my goal as a journalist is to continue elevating the diverse voices in my community. Through GWN, I hope to further explore and experiment with different genres, escaping my comfort zone as I craft my voice and convey my story.
Story
the ‘filler’
A poem narrating one perspective of what it’s like to be ‘the filler’ – someone who believes they merely take up space, despite how much they try to escape the confines of the role.