Who Are We?
The GirlTalk Magazine is dedicated to empowering young women and girls to start and spread the discussion of important topics surrounding intersectional feminism, gender & sexuality, and other related issues through our bimonthly magazine. GirlTalk is a space for people to share new perspectives and art that they may not be able to share elsewhere, as well as seek new opinions to be informed in gender related issues around the globe. With articles from diverse voices covering a wide range of topics and perspectives, GirlTalk is an international magazine completely run and organized by high school students. We welcome critical and constructive discussion of gender
Where Are We Now?
Since its inception, The GirlTalk Magazine has expanded its middle and high school staff of writers, artists, and contributors around to the world, and has continued to tackle important gender, sexuality, and intersectional feminist issues. The magazine was created in 2017 by former high school students Charlotte Kramon and Eunice Park. Now, under the leadership of Oakwood School senior Lily Kramon, Sacred Heart sophomore Kate Ragatz and Fieldston sophomore Eve Kaplan, what once was a crazy vision to expand GirlTalk’s international network is now reality. With over 35 issues published and hundreds of articles written, The GirlTalk Magazine has become an integral part of many young activists’ lives.
Partners + Resources
The Feminist Focus
The Feminist Focus is a platform for advocacy through which Girls Learn International student feminists have the opportunity to share their experiences with social issues in their communities. Pieces include op-eds, interviews, feminist news, poetry, visual artwork, and more. We feature a wide variety of perspectives and hope this blog represents our 200+ domestic and international Chapters.
Women Connect4Good
Women Connect4Good, Inc. educates people to develop women-helping-women networks that raise the status of women globally. The foundation works to help young women Develop crucial skill, Learn to take charge of their live, and Connect deeply with others to create change.
jhpiego
jhpiego combats real world health problems head on, bringing health care to global communities faced with threatening issues such as cervical cancer, malaria, HIV, and complications from pregnancy and childbirth.
Dani Pinkus
Dani Pinkus is a feminist blogger who focuses on detailing her experiences with feminism and living as a woman.
Our Staff
Kate Ragatz, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Staff Editor
Kate is currently a twelfth-grader at Sacred Heart Preparatory. She was first introduced to GirlTalk by a close friend, Eve, and has worked on editing and writing for almost four years. Kate enjoys writing and producing her school's newspaper, studying women's history, and learning about new STEM topics with her friends. She is passionate about social justice, working with the Representation Project and designing an AP course focused on women's history to help elevate the female advocacy voice.
Sabine Fuchs, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Currently a senior at Branson School, Sabine is a passionate writer, rugby player, and artist. Her work has received recognition and awards from Scholastic Art and Writing, The Stanford Anthology of Youth, and the Congressional Art Competition. She strives to impart deeper meaning through her pieces and start needed conversations on their subject matter.
Eve Kaplan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Eve Robin Kaplan is a current twelfth grader at the Fieldston School. Eve began writing for GirlTalk during her seventh grade year. She went on to join the editorial staff as a Managing Editor during her eighth grade year and hopes to help guide GirlTalk towards growth as a magazine during her time as an editor. Eve is also an advisor of the enviornmental track for the Pad Project and intern for the Plastic Pollution Coalition. She lives in New York, plays volleyball, and loves reading.
Meet Our Team
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Colette Chang
Junior Co-Editor-in-Chief and Head of Editing
Cate School, Southern California; 12th Grade
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Sophie Saxl
Junior Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Dalton School, New York; 11th Grade
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Emmie Kao
Junior Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Bishop’s School, Southern California; 12th Grade
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Zohar Lindennman
Junior Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Dalton School, New York; 11th Grade
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Clara Tripp
Head of Editing
Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York; 12th Grade
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Ayssatou Sylla
Head of Outreach
Columbia Grammar and Prep, New York; 11th Grade
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Ginger O'Grady
Social Media Manager
Sacred Heart Preparatory, Northern California; 12th Grade
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Nouha Benhakki
Head of Outreach and Staff Writer
Westhill High School, Connecticut; 12th Grade
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Danella Cassel
Staff Writer
King David Victory Park, South Africa; 11th Grade
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Celeste Zucker
Staff Writer
Menlo-Atherton High School, Northern California; 12th Grade
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Farah Salem
Staff Artist
Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York; 10th Grade
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Siena Michelson
Staff Artist
Archie Williams High School, Northern California; 12th Grade
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Sharjah Selassie Strawn M'Bodji
Club Head and Staff Writer
Homeschooled, New York; 11th Grade
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Neve Bonura Learnard
Poetry Columnist
Academy at Penguin Hall, 12th Grade
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Valentina Selmoni
Club Head and Staff Writer
Cate School, Southern California; 10th Grade
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Addrita Biswas
Staff Writer and Staff Editor
Manhattan Center for Sciences and Math, New York; 12th Grade
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Luce Bakowski
Staff Writer
Archie Williams High School, Northern California; 12th Grade
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Riley Hurley
Staff Writer
El Segundo High School, Southern California; 12th Grade
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Veronica Colton
Staff Writer
New West Charter, Southern California; 11th Grade
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Paloma Rudnicki
Staff Editor
Cate School, Southern California; 10th Grade
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Alison Imohiosen
Club Head and Staff Writer
The Nightingale-Bamford School, New York; 11th Grade
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Eden Hoover
Staff Writer and Staff Editor
Oakwood School, Southern California; 12th Grade
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Brianna Mills
Staff Writer
El Segundo High School, Southern California; 11th Grade
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Grace Lawrence
Staff Writer
Sunnyslope High School, Arizona; 12th Grade