This piece showcases a former guitarist for a popular band reminiscing on her experience as a young lesbian in 1980’s.
Best of 2024
The talent of the Girls Write Now community shines in our Best of 2024 Collection. The works selected showcase what makes our community stand out: bold, authentic voice, passionate storytelling, and a drive to share a unique perspective with the world.
COLLECTION CURATED BY VAHNI KURRA AND THE INTERSECTIONAL VOICES IN EDITORIAL COMMITTEE. FEATURED ART DESIGNED BY EMILY RIGBY.
The Letters of The Magic Fridge
January 14th, 2024 – 425 E Delancy st, Apt 4D, the back of the vintage fridge near a jar of pickles.
The Garden of Brooklyn
This piece serves as a reflection of my relationship with the borough, Brooklyn. I’ve lived here since I was born and have developed a special connection with this place that I call home.
Dear Sweet Child: The Talk
This piece navigates the conversation between a Black mother and her child, preparing them for a world in which the color of their skin determines their worth.
Delicate
I composed this piece following the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel and the aftermath of families’ suffering.
Climate Activism is Hard
Why is advocating against climate change a difficult journey, especially for youths?
Remembering Joy
These pieces share an insight into the challenge of finding joy in the world after coming out of the strangeness of mental illness.
A Bloodline’s End
A motherland and a mother yearn for the children they’ve lost.
Cumin Seeds
A piece about the struggles of self-love and believing that you are enough for your culture.
Bus Stop
An excerpt of a normal NYC commute that explores the riders’ histories through their transient time on the bus.
A letter to my fellow women
The new Arizona state laws on abortion has had a deep effect on my heart. This is an opinion piece that others may not agree with.
Offline
Told in a series of chat conversations, “Offline” tells the story of a writer who, fed up with his technology-assisted world, turns to the one thing he’s tried so hard to avoid: AI.
embracing womanhood
Dismissing missed periods became a habit, until fear, not maturity, forced me to listen to my body’s silent cries.
Birds in Paradise
To the hearts that endure, the hands that hold strong, this poem is for you, Palestine. May you find peace, as vast and endless as the sky.
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.