(R)evolution: The Girls Write Now 2016 Anthology

by Girls Write Now, Molly MacDermot (Editor)

Overview

From one of top after-school programs in the nation, Girls Write Now, comes the next installment in the organization’s award-winning anthology series: a stunning collection of poetry and prose written by young women and their mentors in exploration of the theme of “Revolution.” Distinguished twice by the White House as one of the nation’s best after-school arts and cultural organizations, and recently honored by Newsweek in an article on after-school programs that make a difference, Girls Write Now works to empower underserved teen girls in New York City by pairing them with professional women writers who serve as their personal mentors. (R)evolution showcases the best poetry, prose, and essays from the mentees and mentors of Girls Write Now on the theme of “Revolution,” and includes a bonus section of writing exercises and prompts for individuals and groups. Powerful and inspiring, (R)evolution showcases the brave new voices that are changing the world of literature, one girl at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631520846
Publisher:	She Writes Press
Publication date:	05/24/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Founded eighteen years ago, Girls Write Now is New York’s first and only organization with a writing and mentoring model for girls. We are a community of professional writers dedicated to providing opportunities for underserved high school girls to develop their independent voices and write their way to a better future. Girls Write Now has been distinguished by The New York Times and the White House—twice—as one of the nation’s top after-school arts and culture programs, and is a two-time Nonprofit Excellence award winner.

Table of Contents

Poetry Abraham, Jiselle I Hate You 1

Poetry Aghanwa, Rachel A Big Brother, A Big Mouth 5

Memoir Alexander, Jan The Revolutions They Gave Me 270

Memoir Alfonseca, Rosemary The Infamous Catcall 8

Poetry Antoine-Paul, Zoe Brooklyn at 6:30 in the Morning 14

Memoir Awan, Misbah Adhan 18

Memoir Ayala, Libranece When She Talks 21

Fiction Bailey, Ayanna Envy in NYC 25

Journalism Bauer-Maglin, Nan The Witches Behind Waimart 280

Memoir Benzizoune, Romaissaa Hijabi or Jihadi? 31

Journalism Berg, Alex Huff Post: Six Things White Feminists Can Do In Response to Sandra Bland and Police Brutality Against Women of Color 140

Memoir Betances, Alexa The Photograph 36

Fiction Borel, Brooke Blind Items! 53

Poetry Botnick, Diane Wednesdays at the Library 10

Memoir Buchwald, Laura Mr. Bojangles 305

Memoir Burrell, Jalylah Shear 222

Memoir Cardona, Laura Rose Snakes in My Boot 40

Journalism Carlin, Shannon Jennifer Lawrence Was Removed from Hunger Game Posters in Israel, But This Is Nothing New 168

Poetry Chinedo, Maryclare Gone But Not Forgotten 45

Fiction Cohen, Rachel #freemoxie 181

Poetry Colon, Alyssa Institutionalized 49

Memoir Conan, Vivian A Career Launched by a Threat 289

Poetry Corman, Linda Point of Pride 254

Fiction Counts, Nicole Nest 320

Fiction Covington, Samori Breaking News! 52

Memoir Cuevas, Medelin I'm Finally Home 56

Memoir Dedrick, Denajah A Life Exposed 60

Memoir Del Rosso, Stephanie I Just Wanted to Say 236

Memoir Evans, Stacie Becoming Black: Unwrapping the Gift 227

Fiction Faleyimu, Morayo Remnants 47

Poetry Fearon, Jodi-Ann Fray 65

Poetry Fitzpatrick, Jada Fitzpatrick 69

Memoir Flyntz, Amy Loaded 207

Poetry Gervasio, Nicole Two Women in New York 93

Memoir Gill, Rebecca New York Revolution 118

Poetry Glover, Jadaida Letters from the Heart 74

Memoir Golden, Stephanie Coney Island: Playground of the Unconscious 172

Fiction Greenidge, Kaitlyn A Trick of the Desert 241

Fiction Greenman, Catherine Up and Down 15

Poetry Griswould, Shakeva Broken 79

Memoir Han, Grace 16 Going on 17 82

Poetry Harisiadis, Soula I Just Don't Want to insult Them 212

Poetry Harris-Smith, Y. Joy Can You Stop? 232

Journalism Hector, Shirleyka Justice for All-the Tronic Song of America 87

Fiction Heiligman, Deborah My View 109

Poetry Hesse, Lauren Rules for Being a Modern Woman in New York City 203

Memoir Higgins, Maeve Doing Something vs. Doing Nothing 156

Fiction Hill, Katherine Odd Jobs 104

Poetry Hinton, Evelyn Synaesthetic 92

Poetry Hooper, Nancy My Minnesota Mutiny 327

Fiction Huang, Janny Equilibrium 96

Memoir Huda, Rahat My Father's Home is My Mother's Prison 101

Fiction Jackson, Kiana Everlasting Ride 107

Memoir Jacobs, Kate When I Was Born, I Had Red Hair 76

Poetry James, Sarane I'm Not a Nigga 112

Fiction Jaquez, Mariel The End of the World 116

Fiction Jenkins, Zariah Would I See Things Differently If I Could See Myself? 122

Memoir Kamate, Mariam A Time to Heal 128

Memoir Kim, Esther Blonde 249

Poetry Kleinbub, Linda Gemini Twins 71

Poetry Kristin, Heather Daddy's Dead 246

Memoir Krupman, Amanda Forest Bathing (excerpt) 178

Memoir Laguerre, Kirby-Estar Why Won't You Stop!? 135

Memoir LeClair, Catherine Trust Fall 150

Memoir Lee, Jennifer Mother 140

Memoir Li, Muhua My Life with Dad 148

Poetry Liu, Jane Butterfly Wings 153

Memoir Lopez, Zahraa Keeping Faith 159

Poetry Loucoumbar, Mariama Africa 163

Poetry Low, Christina Social Anxiety 166

Fiction Ma, Winkie Three Reflections 171

Fiction Martin, Shanilie Drifters: A Novel (excerpt) 176

Poetry Martinez, Karina Legends 180

Fiction Maxwell-Bowden, Kamilah Delta (excerpt) 184

Poetry McCormack, Muse Go Where You Are Wanted 189

Fiction Melendez, Lauren Failed Experiment 197

Fiction Mercado, Julia Where These Shoes Have Been 201

Poetry Nanton, Brittney Breaking News 206

Poetry Nelson, Kizzy January 12, 2010 211

Poetry Nervil, Ashé Shining Night 215

Memoir Nin Feliz, Roberta Fighting Back Against My Culture by Reclaiming My Curls 220

Poetry Obie, Brooke Mariam's (R)evolution 130

Poetry Oliver, Connie Mae Mata Hari 315

Memoir Olsen, Carlene The Couch 294

Poetry Omran, Elshaima I Wonder 225

Fiction Ortiz, Katherine Untitled 230

Fiction Ortiz, Jen How to Become a Novelist-Before Anyone Else 259

Fiction Paik, Carol First Viewing 276

Poetry Pancrazi, Elsbeth Cassandra Longed to Fully Comprehend 194

Memoir Pelish, Alyssa Girls Together 22

Poetry Pereyra, Valerie My Haven 234

Poetry Pizarro, Angel Women of Oppression 239

Poetry Polanco, Yesmil Miel 244

Poetry Polsky, Sara The Wall 6

Memoir Porter, Jane R. The Lost Photograph 37

Memoir Quenqua, Marissa My (R)evolution 27

Memoir Rao, Mehak Lazy to Active 248

Memoir Reagan, Gillian The Train 186

Memoir Rimshnick, Caitlfn Craft 300

Fiction Rodriguez, Cathioska More Than "Some Assistant" 257

Fiction Rodriguez, Jade Growing Up is Harder Than It Sounds 251

Fiction Rojas, Luna Instrument of the Heart 263

Fiction Roland, Judy Pink Donut 98

Memoir Romero, Diana The Dreams They Carried 268

Poetry Rosenblum, Lauren Paper Inheritance 282

Poetry Rowe, Jennifer Things I won't apologize for 66

Journalism Russell, Shania From an Introvert 274

Fiction Ryan, Rachele Blight 121

Memoir Samad, Fareena 37th Street 279

Memoir Santana, Rosalyn Better to Be Ken than Barbie 283

Memoir Schemer, Kathleen Hippie House 42

Memoir Schubach, Alanna The Generation of Sex Positivity 150

Fiction Shickmanter, Margo Radical Empathy 113

Poetry Simonds, Susan Secret 164

Poetry Slon, Maeve Salty Smiles 288

Playwriting Stifle, J M A & J Riff: A Sketch in Search of a Punch Line 214

Poetry Strickland, Heather This Isn't Real 3

Poetry Talve-Goodman, Adina Layton's, After Midnight 311

Poetry Tesoro, Christina Bibliography of 26 84

Memoir Thomas, Meek Opening Up 292

Fiction Thomas, Frankie How It Ended 19

Fiction Tighe, Maryellen Screech Owl 62

Poetry Todd, Sarah Define Your Terms 265

Journalism Vasquez, Charlene Why I Believe in Steven (and You Should Too!) 298

Fiction Vaughn, Jaela Unlikely Friend 303

Poetry Veras, Kristine Say Cheese 308

Poetry Volpe, Rebecca 8 Thoughts on Why Nora Doesn't Like the Canaries in Her Garden 57

Poetry Watkins, Mya You Are Not Invited 314

Fiction Williams, Amaya Sesame Seed Streamers 318

Poetry Willig, Robin Photograph 33

Poetry Wing, Avra Revolutionary Fire for the Year of the Red Monkey: A Found Poem 137

Poetry Witiuk Anna J. Drop That 80

Fiction Wolff, Sasha Headless Horseman 198

Poetry Xiao, Ruby Geometric Puzzle at MoMath 325

Poetry Zaval, Shara The High Line, New York City 89

Editorial Reviews

2017 IPPY Bronze Medal Winner in Anthologies 2016 Best Book Award Winner in Anthology: Non-Fiction Praise for our award-winning Girls Write Now Anthology series: “It’s hard not to be inspired.”
—People magazine

“In giving young women in the five boroughs this biggest of all gifts, Girls Write Now is giving the rest of us the gift of those girls.”
—Gloria Steinem

“Girls Write Now makes the extraordinary possible—helping girls find and give shape to their voices.”
—Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist

“The power of expression is in evidence in this anthology, which demonstrates the resonant effects that can take place between a seasoned writer and a beginning one; between a reader and a collection of strong, important writing.”
—Meg Wolitzer, author of The Interestings

“I wish for every reader who opens this book the same feeling I had when I first met Girls Write Now: inspiration.”
—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Americanah

“This year’s anthology celebrates the idea of breaking through boundaries, and nothing could be more exciting than watching these writers do just that.”
—Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train

“When girls write their truth in their particular way, with their particular vibrant edged rhythms and images, the door to the new world opens. Girls Write Now is a breathtaking liberation. The wild birds are flying free.”
—Eve Ensler, playwright and founder of V-Day

“Girls Write Now is an amazing program. Perhaps ‘empowering’ is an overused word, but it couldn’t be more appropriate.” —AJ Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically “I can’t overstate how important Girls Write Now is for giving young women a platform to tell their stories.”
—Isaac Fitzgerald, Buzzfeed Books

“I’m delighted and moved to have encountered such talented and vibrant young writers.”
—Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven

“What an honor it is to hear the cries, charges, and cheers of a brilliant generation of sister-writers.”

—Janet Mock, author of Redefining Realness

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