Girls Write Now Mentor Is Featured in Patch News

Writer and Girls Write Now mentor Vera Sirota is featured by Patch News amidst the release of her poetry collection, “We Bow To No One.”

Hoboken, NJ – November 29, 2023

Writer and Girls Write Now mentor Vera Sirota recently celebrated the debut of her poetry collection, “We Bow To No One,” at a café in Hoboken.

Sirota’s collection is largely inspired by her Ukrainian heritage, and is dedicated to her grandmother, Daria, a Ukrainian poet who immigrated to the United States. “Writing poetry is how I stay connected to her,” explains Sirota. “I grew up reciting her poetry at readings.”

In painting the full picture of Sirota’s inspiration and drive to uplift women’s creativity, the article mentions her work as a mentor for Girls Write Now.

Read the full article below for more about Sirota’s remarkable work.