Inside “On Girlhood”
“Populated with ghosts and their hunger, this anthology is ultimately an invitation, an act of speculation.”
On Girlhood • Curated by K-Ming Chang and Hairol Ma
Community Anthologies: 2025
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On Girlhood • Curated by K-Ming Chang and Hairol Ma
“What does it mean for girlhood to be the country you came from, left behind, or are still traversing or transforming within?”
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ReadBirth Marked
“We were born with matching mirrored birthmarks—one above the right kneecap, and the other above the left.” -
ReadBad Apples
“I was 15 years old when my mother decided to become a vampire.” -
Readdiet plan as a restrictive mad lib
“You are sixteen and you are still ( ). The world says you(r choices) are limited. So you ( ).” -
ReadLIGHTNING ROUND Q&A FOR THE CHOSEN ONE
“do you consider yourself a good and pleasing thing? / if no, how long until fluent in the language of flagellation?”
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