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.
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Our published works are primarily focused on young women from ages thirteen to twenty-two, as we feel it is crucial 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.
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Our Director
Kaitlyn Donato is pursuing her A.B. at Princeton University. In her sophomore year of high school, Kaitlyn recognized that there were too few magazines focused on writing for and by young women and decided to create The Alcott Youth Magazine. With the magazine, she hopes to publish inspirational writing for all to enjoy.
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Kaitlyn also oversees an affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Books and Bridges, Inc., 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.
Our Editor-in-Chief
Kaitlyn Kim is a sophomore at Winchester High School who is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young women through their writing and art. She loves to read submissions from young women across the world, and hopes this magazine will inspire others to share their stories and explore different perspectives. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys playing tennis, exploring new places, and eating at her favorite restaurants! She is also the Secretary of Books and Bridges, Inc.
Section Editors
Emma Lai • Prose Creative Writing Editor
Emma is a high school junior who is excited to be the magazine's Creative Writing Editor! She cares about working with contributors to spotlight meaningful and original stories. Outside of writing, Emma also loves learning about photography, astronomy, and painting.
Vivian McGehee • Arts and Photography Editor
Vivian is the editor for Arts and Photography at the Alcott Youth Magazine. She a rising senior this year, and she loves making jewelry, reading (some of her favorites are A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Nightingale), writing, and photography. She is excited to see all the beautiful art you create!
Grace Siciliano • Poetry Creative Writing Editor
Grace is the poetry editor for The Alcott magazine and she is in tenth grade. She loves reading and skiing.
Gemma Wang • Nonfiction Editor
Gemma Wang is a rising sophomore in New York City and the nonfiction editor of The Alcott Youth Magazine. She is passionate about uplifting and inspiring young women and girls around the world to express their creativity and share their stories. Gemma enjoys cake decorating, playing the piano, and STEM. She is also the founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Melody Project, Inc., that fosters international connection by bringing together high school students and nursing home residents through the power of music and shared experiences. Through her work, Gemma hopes to create space for more young women to lead, connect, and create with confidence.
Layout Editors
Riya Karunakaran
Riya is a rising junior and a Layout Editor for the magazine. She enjoys coding, running, and spending time with friends. She is excited to be part of the team this year!
Summer Kim
Summer is a sophomore from Winchester, MA, who loves traveling the world. In her free time, Summer enjoys skating, baking, and painting, and she enjoys learning about a variety of different topics!
Emma Zhang
Emma Zhang is one of the Layout Editors for the magazine and is going to the 10th grade. In her free time she often does crafts or watches movies with her friends and family. She also loves animals, swimming, and the arts.
Staff Writers
Arya Alapati
Arya is a senior at Innovation Academy who has a heavy interest in all things medical. She has been involved in organizations like HOSA and has an interest in medical writing. She currently leads a club dedicated to writing and has focused her leadership in NHS in making a positive impact to awareness for the general community. She is currently a staff writer at Alcott Magazine.
Catherine Burkhardt
Catherine Burkhardt is a junior at Winchester High School Massachusetts. She is a staff writer at the Alcott Youth magazine and she loves to read, write, draw, bike, and play piano and golf!
Christina Freeman
Christina Freeman is going to be a sophomore and a creative writer for the magazine. She loves reading or crocheting in her free time, and is also the owner of two cats.
Ganeev Kaur
Ganeeve is a rising high school junior. Her passions revolve around the liberal arts, particularly journalism, theatre, and speech and debate. This year, she is excited to contribute as a staff writer for the Alcott Youth Magazine!
Simone Ryan
Simone Ryan is a Sophomore at Winchester High School. Her role on the Alcott is as a staff writer, which she thoroughly enjoys as some of her favorite things to do outside of school are read and write as well as keep up with current events. Inside school Simone participates in clubs like Model UN and Harvard Model Congress and plays soccer and lacrosse.
Social Media Manager
Mansi Cirigiri
Kaitlyn Kim
General Contributors
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
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