About Us
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Words With Weight is a youth (13-25) literary magazine centered on themes of social justice, politics, and introspection. Operated by a staff of over 140 individuals from 30 different countries, Words With Weight has hosted a Global Teen Writer’s Convention, become a paid affiliate of the small business Prose to Print, and published dozens of pieces. Its goal is to elevate youth voices, encourage literary and artistic exploration among teens, and provide staff members with opportunities to progress and refine their skills. In 2023, Words With Weight partnered with several other youth literary magazines to host the Write on Target Camp, which introduced students around the world to literary forms beyond those covered in school. Now, the publication is entering another collaboration to create Bibliotheca, a genre-defying anthology whose profits will be donated to the Gaza relief fund.
Anniyah Rizvi
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Anniyah Rizvi founded Words With Weight in May of 2023. She is a legal assistant at Postol Law Firm and the director of the Pen Pals and Scholarship programs in her school's National English Honor Society chapter. In her free time, you can find her obsessively checking her email and daydreaming new initiatives for Words With Weight. She will be a panelist for the presentation "Heart, Hope, Humanity" at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference in November.
Caterina Stephens
Managing Editor
Caterina is a business student at Texas A&M University who is able to indulge in her love for reading and writing through literary journals such as Words With Weight and The Eckleburg Project. She is a two-time national gold medalist for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and a portfolio scholarship recipient. When she is not writing, she can be found with her dogs and a good book.
Nadia Bollinger
Head Writer
Nadia Bollinger (she/her) is a youth writer from Washington State. Her work has previously been published by Hugo House, Teen Ink, Bridge Ink, Barnes & Noble, Sonderful Writings, and Let's Say Gay Literary Magazine. In addition to writing for Words With Weight, she is a fiction editor for the Diamond Gazette and a member of PNWA. You can find her @nadia.bollinger on Instagram or her website at nadiabollinger.com.
Angie Le
Co-Director of Social Media
Angie Le is a Sophomore in high school from Houston, Texas. She loves exploring museums and every aspect of literature!
Cindy Do
Co-Director of Social Media
Cindy is a high school Sophomore from Houston, Texas. She immerses herself in her community by actively engaging in various clubs. In her free time, she loves to shop, exercise and read.
Iha Karthik
Outreach Director
Iha Karthik is a rising high school Sophomore residing in Frisco, TX. Iha loves creative writing, reading, crafting reviews for Letterboxd, and her family. Iha started writing in elementary school and her dedication and passion for it has opened up many doors for her.
Sibora Sala
Substack Manager
Sibora Sala is a dynamic writer and editor with a passion for storytelling and social justice. Her contributions to various publications, including UN Today, highlight her ability to craft compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and advocate for meaningful change. Sibora’s dedication to amplifying diverse voices and fostering inclusivity is an important part to who she is.