About Lines & Breaks
We are thrilled to welcome you to Lines & Breaks: A Literary Journal From WriteGirl! As a complement to printed anthologies from WriteGirl, Lines & Breaks is an online showcase of WriteGirl teens’ writing from workshops and mentorships. Lines & Breaks features writing from a diverse range of ages, genres and styles on themes of hopes and fears, loves and losses, snacks and boy bands. Inside the pages of every issue, you will also find the creative work of alums of the WriteGirl program and special guest writers! We hope this literary journal inspires you and offers a glimpse into the minds and hearts of WriteGirl members.
WriteGirl would like to thank the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs for supporting the publication of this literary journal, and all of our generous WriteGirl donors for ongoing support of the organization.
Editorial Process
The editorial process for every issue of Lines & Breaks: A Literary Journal from WriteGirl is a collaborative decision-making effort among the Lines & Breaks editorial team that aims to reflect the diversity of our membership. Each issue features selected creative work from WriteGirl members according to the theme, along with creative work from alums and special guest writers. Issues will be released on an ongoing basis.
About WriteGirl
WriteGirl is a nationally-recognized writing and mentoring organization that helps teen girls and gender-expansive youth, ages 13 to 18, discover and express their creative voices. Founded in 2001, the WriteGirl organization serves more than 1,000 youth annually, predominantly in the Los Angeles area as well as nationally and internationally. Through workshops, mentoring and publishing opportunities, WriteGirl helps teens develop creative writing and communication skills as well as confidence. WriteGirl envisions a world where all teens live, write, and speak boldly as they become inspiring, transformative leaders, driven to effect positive change in their communities. Now in its 23rd season, WriteGirl has maintained a 100 percent success rate in helping its seniors not only graduate from high school, but also enroll in college. WriteGirl received national attention in 2021 when WriteGirl alum Amanda Gorman performed her poetry at the Biden-Harris Inauguration.
WriteGirl Publications:
WriteGirl publishes poetry, prose, scenes and songs written by our teens and has published 37 anthologies, booklets and chapbooks.
WriteGirl’s 15 Core Mentoring Program anthologies have received 100 book awards and positive reviews from Los Angeles Times Book Review, The Writer, Kirkus, School Library Journal and more.
