About

Our collective is formed by passionate high school writers who aspire to share their creativity and knowledge. Among us, accomplished editors, recipients of both international and national writing awards, lend their expertise. Moreover, our contributions have garnered recognition from esteemed online publications, including The Teen Magazine, YCAT, and various others.

Meet the Team

Founder

Angelina Manoj

Angelina is a Senior in high school and loves all things literature. In her free time, she loves listening to Lana Del Rey or Vivaldi.

Social Media Director

Fatima Raza

Hey there, I’m Fatima Raza, your friendly social media director at Gilmore Review. I am currently in my senior in Pakistan. I’m all about ramen, coffee, jamming to mitski, lana, and radiohead, and diving into my comfort shows. oh, and my cat's my sidekick – i LOVE animals. can’t wait to have a great time with all of you!!

Creative Director

Gayathri Ponnalagan

Hello everyone. I am Gayathri Ponnalagan, currently studying Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). I love exploring different fields and gain as much as experiences possible. Hope to learn more and do my best as the Creative Director of Gilmore Review!

Art Director

Levana Lin

Hello, my name is Levana and I'm proud to represent Gilmore Review's Art Director! I'm fun and bubbly and I think I have a great sense of humor. I love looking at everyone's creative pieces and seeing them express themselves. A little fun fact about me would be that my favorite color is burgundy red.

Editor in Chief

Anais Joubert

Anais Joubert is a senior at Alexandria City High School in Virginia. She is a member of their rowing team and loves the outdoors. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing and knitting with her cats. She is an avid sticker collector and sushi burrito enthusiast.

Fiction Editor

Alisha Chauhan

Alisha Chauhan is passionate about weaving stories which captivate her audience. She is also a published author, and her love for storytelling was recognized early on when she received the Beresford Award in primary school, symbolizing her excellence in writing. She is likely to be found reading or working on projects involved in her roles in the Student Council and as a Librarian in her secondary school.

Non Fiction Editor

Michael Shohat

Heyyy, my name is Michael, and I'll be one of the nonfiction editors for The Gilmore Review! I'm currently 15 (16 in a day), and I love to bake, write, do math, and do physics. I look forward to reading through and editing all of your submissions!

Poetry Editor

Alyssa Wang

Hi, my name is Alyssa Wang and I am one of the poetry editors for the Gilmore Review. I have always been passionate about writing and literature since a child, and also enjoy art, both traditional and digital! My hobbies include drawing, origami, and baking.

Fiction Editor

Katie Zhao

Katie Zhao is a Fiction Editor for the Gilmore Review