Girls Write Now Unmuted

By Girls Write Now, Molly MacDermot (editor),

Book cover of Girls Write Now Unmuted: The 2021 Anthology

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Censored. Repressed. Subdued. Bound. Muted. No more. 


In a world pushed to the precipice of change, in a society that values the tried and true over the dynamic and new, what does it mean to be unmuted? In this anthology, a chorus of young women and gender-expansive teens give voice…

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1 author picked Girls Write Now Unmuted as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This annual anthology, published by the nonprofit organization Girls Write Now, showcases the voices of young women writers from a diverse range of backgrounds. These anthologies are a treasure trove of fiction, poetry, essays, and drama by emerging writers. Pick up the latest copy to get a glimpse at the future of literature.

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