(R)evolution: The Girls Write Now 2016 Anthology

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From one of top after-school programs in the nation, Girls Write Now, comes the next installment in the organizations 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 nations 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.

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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: Its 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 possiblehelping 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 years 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 couldnt be more appropriate. AJ Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically I cant overstate how important Girls Write Now is for giving young women a platform to tell their stories. Isaac Fitzgerald, Buzzfeed Books Im 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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Founded eighteen years ago, Girls Write Now is New Yorks 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 Housetwiceas one of the nations top after-school arts and culture programs, and is a two-time Nonprofit Excellence award winner.