Literary Magizines:

Issue #1: New Beginnings is a collection about change, transition, and starting again. Through stories, poems, and art, this issue captures the moments where life shifts, whether through endings, fresh starts, or everything in between. Publishing ___.

Meet the Team

  • Vaani Tiwari

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Hi, I’m Vaani Tiwari, a junior at GBHS and the Editor-in-Chief of the literary magazine. I enjoy writing poetry and prose that explore the complexities of emotion. A fun fact about me is that I recently published my second poetry collection, Call Me A Witch, with one of my close friends!

  • Nkilioma Eze

    ASSISTANT MANAGER

    Hello! My name is Nkilioma Eze, I am a senior at GBHS, and I enjoy writing poetry and prose advocating against human rights issues and exploring the human condition.

  • Noor Latif

    DESIGN/LAYOUT DIRECTOR

  • Zehra Zaidi

    MARKETING LEAD & STAFF WRITER

    Hi, there! My name is Zehra Zaidi. I'm currently in 9th grade and handle marketing for the magazine (specifically our strategies and flyer-making)! While I love writing so much, I enjoy art and math quite a bit, too. I'm also part of our school's math olympiad and DECA. In any case, I'm super excited to be a part of the Grizz Lit Magazine, and hope to see your submission soon!

  • Monika Chichlowska

    SECTION EDITOR - Prose

    Hi, I’m Monika! A junior at GBHS. I absolutely adore reading books and I like to write poems. My dream is to one day write a fantasy novel. I’m super excited to be an editor for the Grizz Lit, and I look forward to meeting new people through this experience.

  • Fatemah Ali

    SECTION EDITOR & STAFF WRITER - Poetry

    Hi, I’m Fatemah, a junior and the Poetry Editor and a Staff Writer for the literary magazine. I enjoy poetry as a way to express ideas and emotions. Outside of this, I’m involved in leadership roles on campus and enjoy public speaking. I’m really excited to read everyone’s work and see what you all create this year!

  • Laurel Xu

    SECTION EDITOR - Creative Nonfiction

    Hi, I’m Laurel (junior), your selection editor for Creative Nonfiction on the literary magazine board. I’m looking forward to exploring all the submissions you all share this year!

  • Jerry Li

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER & STAFF WRITER (Poetry + Prose)

  • Zoey Wheeler

    STAFF WRITER - Prose

    I’m Zoey Wheeler, I’m sixteen, and a sophomore at GBHS. Aside from reading and writing, I am on the varsity girls tennis team, I play club volleyball, and a fun fact about me is that my debut novel Why They Run was released in December of 2025!

  • Chloe Brown

    STAFF WRITER - Poetry & Creative Nonfiction

  • Jenna Jarrar

    STAFF WRITER - All rounder

    Hi, I’m Jenna, one of your all-rounder staff writers. I’m looking forward to sharing my work and seeing the engagement with our literary magazine!

  • Riley Killen

    STAFF WRITER - all rounder