a global magazine propelling young voices
As featured in Girls Write Now and Scholastic Art and Writing...
Our Purpose
The Alcott Youth Magazine is a magazine devoted to sharing the written perspectives of young people. It publishes work on a variety of topics, including current events, young adult life, and women's rights issues.
Our published works are primarily focused on young women from ages thirteen to twenty-two, as we feel it is critical to provide a platform for their unique and often unheard voices. However, anyone who is interested in sharing their voice is encouraged to submit to the magazine, regardless of age or gender.
Our Editor-in-Chief
Kaitlyn Donato is a high school student from Winchester, MA. In her sophomore year, Kaitlyn recognized that there were too few magazines focused on writing primarily for and by young women, and decided to create The Alcott Youth Magazine. With the magazine, she hopes to publish inspirational writing for all young people to enjoy. She plans to become a journalist reporting on women's rights issues and other topics in the future.
Kaitlyn also oversees a nonprofit organization, Books and Bridges, Inc. Her nonprofit is dedicated to reading books about women in leadership to elementary students. She hopes to foster a dialogue about women in leadership throughout schools and communities. For more information, please visit the Books and Bridges, Inc. website.
Other Contributors
Karenna Marnik, Director of Outreach
Karenna Marnik is a high school student. Over the past year, Karenna has developed an interest in journalism and has even contributed to her school’s newspaper. Karenna has a passion for sailing, as she has participated in the sport for seven years. She also enjoys a lifestyle filled with exercise and the outdoors, particularly hiking.
Anya L'Esperance, Director of Graphic Design
Anya L'Esperance is a high school student and aspiring graphic designer. She is the creator of The Alcott Youth Magazine's featured logo and many other projects.
Harper Lindsay, General Editor
Harper Lindsay is a high school student. She was elected as vice president of her sophomore class and has a passion for Model UN and cross country. Harper is the founder of Food For Fidos, a nonprofit organization which contributes to the amount of dog food in Boston food banks, to support people caring for their pets throughout difficult times.
Avery Dowling, Publicist
Avery Dowling is a high school student and avid writer. She is the vice president of Books and Bridges, Inc., a nonprofit organization that reads books about women in leadership roles to elementary students. In her spare time, she likes to read, cook, and listen to music.
Alexandra Azzara, Publicist
Alexandra Azzara is a high school student who loves to read and write. When she is not working for The Alcott Youth Magazine, she enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music, and walking her dog.
Eva Greene, Publicist
Eva Greene is a high school student. She loves to read and write in her free time, but also likes to cook, ski, and work with her high school swim team.
Abbie Skordos, Staff Writer
Abbie Skordos found joy in writing during her English class. Abbie has been a dancer for the past twelve years and enjoys the outdoors more than anything else. She also likes to draw and bake.
Nidhi Rao, Staff Writer
Nidhi Rao is a high school student. Since childhood, Nidhi has been passionate about gaining new perspectives on political issues, and hopes to inform and inspire others by writing in The Alcott Youth Magazine. Additionally, she is interested in painting, hiking, kayaking, reading, and listening to music.
General Contributors
The Alcott Youth Magazine also has a growing body of general contributors whose work has seen previous publication in the magazine. Our contributors have spanned as far as India, South Korea, Italy, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Slovenia, and other areas. Please submit to the magazine today to be considered for publication. Our most recent general contributors are listed below:
Kisiah Panagako, Ashton Marnik, Katherine Zeng, Mina Dinh, Sherry You, Phebe Mietelski, Sascha Jalinous, Michelle Baum, Leila Chavez, Pranjal Panda, Jazz Ni, Faye Young, Georgia Keeler, Lilli Flores, Tash Lynch, Kenia Garnica-Avila, Michaela Ravanello, Kelsey Delashaw, Ava Marie Trask, Georgina Forns, Rhiana Louw, Melissa Marmotta, Sukhmani Kaur, Olivia Liuson, Eva Rae, Sophie Debenham, Bella Gonzalez, Milena Kogan, Maia Chareonsuphiphat, Shweta Choksi, Sofia Brunetti, Micah Dawanyi, Vandana Verma, Abbie Hearn, Ghalyah Alhendi, Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline, Bella Wiehle, Ella Ratliff, Maska Person, Soumya Dhiraj, Matylda Lotka, Jenny Hallal, Ashley Torner, Szilvia Polyak, Haleigh Mulder, Nora Dohn, Alicia Carr, Avery Kelly, Elene Tetoshvili, Lina Svensson, Elizabeth England, Ayla Sanders, Emily Carlson, Gabriela Molina Otaiza, Janae Kelis, Kate Emerson, Alena Solomonova, Charity Yedlicka, Sonya Solntseva, Mikayla Best, Nora Sun, Abigail Schwartz, Alice Ha, Robin Caxon