Contributing Writers & Artists
Meet our powerful writers, poets, artists, musicians and photographers.
All the content on jGirls+ Magazine is created by self-identifying Jewish girls, young women, and nonbinary teens ages 13-19 across all backgrounds. Get to know them here… and join them by submitting your work!
Note: Bios and headshots are from time of submission/publication unless otherwise indicated. Are you one of our contributors? Update your profile here.
416 total contributors
Kate Kamper is a member of the class of 2022 at Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey. Kate is the drum major of her school's marching band and the editor-in-chief of her school's art and literary magazine, The Guildscript. She has a large love for reading and writing as well as being outside. Her favorite animals are cows and whales. In the fall of 2022, Kate will be studying English and Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont.
Katie Krawcheck, from Charleston, SC, is a first-year Park Scholar at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Katie is majoring in Political Science and hopes to obtain minors in Law & Justice and Creative Writing. Katie has a passion for social and civil justice, previously channeling that enthusiasm into her work with local Charleston causes and organizations, such as SheStrong, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young women. Moving forward, Katie would like to partake in other political initiatives in the Raleigh area, such as internships with local officials and ongoing campaigns. When she isn't engaging in or geeking out over political activism, Katie enjoys spending her time with her dog, Charlie; shopping; eating good food; spending time with friends; participating in musical theater; and traveling.
Katriela Nelkin is a member of the class of 2025 at Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ. She performs in all of her school's theatrical productions, sings in the Golden Ochtaves (the school's choir), and is Head Scout for the Coderunners robotics team. Katriela is a fellow and Teen Leader in the Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellowship.
Kayla Davis is a junior at Menlo School in Atherton, California. She enjoys creative writing and playing a number of instruments in the school jazz band, including saxophone and clarinet. She also loves learning Latin, being in her school's drama productions, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kayla Liss is a 9th grader at the Charles E Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland. She loves to dance and follow professional sports. Kayla is a featured speaker on a panel about school dress codes at Limmud NY 2019.
Kayla Colchamiro is a Freshman at the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston, New Jersey. She loves going on vacation and spending time with friends and family. Kayla is passionate for Israel and participates in her school’s AIPAC club, lands roles in the school musical, and is part of the school choir. In her free time, Kayla continues writing a novel she's been working on, reading books, singing random tunes, dancing, coding, brainstorming healthy recipes, and drawing.
Kennedy Brown is a member of the class of 2022 at Mission Viejo High School in Orange County, California. She likes to make music using GarageBand and Apple loops, as well as create digital art and painting. She also enjoys a good night outdoors with a burning fire pit. Kennedy has lived in five locations, six houses (some apartments/condo), been to nine schools, and has been a member of four synagogues. She’s known for her big hair, unique personality, and drive to improve herself.
Keren Glicksman is a member of the class of 2022 at Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. Always creating, she still holds onto her fourth grade dream of becoming a novelist. When not writing, Keren enjoys anything involving music, spending time with loved ones, or both.
Kinneret Katz is a former jGirls+ editor for the Fiction and Poetry Departments. Kinneret is from Los Angeles. She began writing in fifth grade and has since taken numerous classes on poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing. She enjoys learning about cultures and religions around the world and debating a diverse range of topics with friends. In addition to her publications on jGirls+, Kinneret has two other published pieces in different anthologies. Kinneret is currently spending a year in Israel, to be followed by the University of Rochester.
Kyra Lisse is a junior at Upper Dublin High School in Fort Washington, PA. When she is not swimming in school work, she is writing, reading, and watching reruns of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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