Chelsea Lin, Girls Write Now Mentee and My Simple Realization contest winner, writes about her grandfather.
Each Tremolo Reminds Me
Nonfiction
Got to keep running and running.
Because dying is loud. And living is too.
Racing
I’ll get there one day.
Patriarchal Pledge
I wrote this to show the patriarchal practices of saying the Pledge of Allegiance and what it truly means to stand for the flag, from the perspective of an American and an immigrant.
Leading Teen Volunteers to Professional Development & Teen Agency
How does one develop an excellent, engaging, and rewarding teen volunteer program? Let me show you. This presentation covers everything you need to know. (Made for librarians, but adaptable to anyone.)
bloodline
A pair of poems inspired by the title “bloodline” and the poets’ own heritages and culture. How do our family and our history connect and define us to ourselves and to others?
Inside Look with Claire McLaughlin & Willow Locke
Claire interviews Willow, who wrote a piece on racism and discrimination in the criminal justice system. In it, she talked to Peter, who was incarcerated in New York State from age 20 to 30, and questions whether our prison system is effective.
Changing Our Voting System For The Future Vote
The hybrid of the plurality and majority rule created the electoral system in America. The limited authenticity votes can be regained with a scoring system.
Books & Baked Goods
Podcast hosts Victory and Kaley discuss the themes in Toni Morrison’s Beloved and sample some treats from Brooklyn Sweet Spot.
Letters to Our Mothers
We have spoken so much about our relationships with our mothers that it only seemed natural we would both write letters to them that express our fond memories and wishes.
Matched With A Click
‘Matched With A Click’ is a zine on the theme of online dating, with original poems, photography, artwork and elements of memoir and interview.
Letter of Recommendation: Rice Cookers
There is no kitchen appliance more magical than a rice cooker. Compact, electric and brimming with tasty grains, it holds a special place in our hearts. Here, we pay tribute to the rice cooker.
(Day)dreaming 24/7
This piece dives into the rather complicated relationship that I have developed with my daydreaming. It has been a pretty interesting ride.
In Search of An America Boy
This piece is about patriarchal ideals within my culture and the way they have affected the women in my family.
Untold Expectations
There’s an untold story behind every woman.