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fiber arts, the future, y más: a conversation with sofía aguilar (2024)

“On a hot summer day, I sit down in front of my laptop to virtually meet with Sofía Aguilar, a fellow Latina writer and artist, to discuss her work and all the wonderful forms it takes: most recently, Sofíe’s Yarn and the accompanying Crochet Club. We get into community, BIPOC visibility, and our shared hatred of math and capitalism.”

On Submission With…Mag 20/20 (2023)

“This month’s journal spotlight is run by a mother-daughter team and publishes work written by people in their 20s. Sofía is the editor of the magazine and her mother, Lulu, serves as production assistant. The intergenerational creative team has been running Mag 20/20 together for three years. Originally founded in 2020, the meaning behind the magazine’s name is threefold, referencing both the age range of the journal’s authors and the year in which it was conceived, and playing on the term “20/20 vision.” The journal is a welcoming platform, celebrating self-discovery for people in their 20s—in all its complexity…”

7 Queer People on the Hobbies That Changed Their Lives (2023)

“…finding a hobby you love is so important — and sometimes, it can even be life-changing. Below, Them spoke to seven queer folx about the hobbies that bring them joy, fill their free time, and have changed their lives for the better.”

Meet Sofía Aguilar. (2022)

“What is writing if not an act of love for what we believe in, the stories we tell, and the people we write and fight for? What is writing in not a gift of gratitude for the people who have raised us and given us the courage to carry the mic? I hope my legacy is that my writing gave someone else a voice and the courage to find their own.”

“Indigenous People’s Day celebration educates CPP on Indigenous history.” (2022)

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 10 the Native American Student Center hosted a market where students could stop by, support local Indigenous vendors and gain knowledge on this holiday.  

“California & Me: WriteGirl” (2022)

“Exciting news! WriteGirl will be featured on California & Me! Tune in this Sun., 9/11 at 7:30am (PST) on California & Me, premiering on MeTv on KAZA. The segment features WriteGirl Executive Director Keren Taylor & WriteGirl Alum Sofía Aguilar!”

“An Interview with Sofía Aguilar” (2022)

“I was able to chat with Sofía during her time in residency with the Sandra Cisneros Fellowship in Tepoztlán, Mexico—one of the many honors she has received in her writing career. The bright room and window mountain scene served as a backdrop to our conversation and were matched by her vibrant energy.”

“Charleston poet co-founds national collective to showcase women of color” (2022)

“In January, Wingfield connected with five other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) poets from across America on social media and realized there was a community like her, even if she couldn’t see it in person. The group with a goal of promoting and supporting BIPOC women poets has been titled Tenderheart Collective. It includes Wingfield along with Yasmine Bolden, a Black writer from Northern Virginia; Michelle Garcia, a Filipina poet from Northern Virginia; Molly Rufus, a BIPOC poet from D.C.; Sofía Aguilar, a Chicana writer from Los Angeles; and Salma Alejo, a Latina poet based in Los Angeles.”

“From WriteGirl Workshops to Writing Fellowship” (2021)

“It seems like yesterday when Sofía Aguilar announced to the WriteGirl college team that she was accepted to Sarah Lawrence College on a partial scholarship, studying creative writing. Four-and-a-half years later, we are thrilled to present this update.”

“Because of WriteGirl…I am brave.” (2020)

“Support WriteGirl on this national day of giving, and help provide urgent funding for WriteGirl programming. WriteGirl is serving hundreds of teen girls and alumnae who are turning to WriteGirl now more than ever for support, inspiration, stability and resources. We heard from four of our girls and alums about how WriteGirl is helping them right now.”

“WriteGirl taught me to dream!” (2019)

“One very real way to see the impact of WriteGirl is to see how girls are thriving in college because of WriteGirl. Here are a few young women we'd like you to meet! We can't wait to see what they will do next!”