A growing list of recognition for Ma'ayan's writing and photography, alongside the publications where her work has appeared.
Gold Key — Poem, "He Rings for No One"
2026Silver Key — Poem, "The Widow in the Walls"
2026Student Showcase Honor Award
2026Silver Award — Photo, "The Burning Haze"
2026Honorable Mention — Short Story, "Forged from Pain"
2026Gold Award — Story, "Echoes of a Forgotten Truth"
2025Silver Award — Poem, "The Walls Keep Talking"
2025Silver Award — Photo, "Golden Hour in the City"
2025Honorable Mention — Poem, "Fractured Harmony"
2025Honorable Mention — Story, "Hallway of Secrets"
2025Student Showcase Honor Award
2025Ma'ayan's debut collection. 435 copies sold, with 27 book signing events held at Barnes & Noble stores, libraries, and community and author events.
Read the feature at Finding Connecticut →"Echoes of a Forgotten Truth" and "Golden Hour in the City," published by the Connecticut Writing Project at UConn.
Read the issue (PDF) →Three original poems, published across three issues:
Forever Darkness Brand · 2025–Present
Designed and launched a multimedia brand around the debut collection, including a merchandise line of custom pins and posters. Manages product development, marketing, and sales across multiple channels.
Writing Forever Darkness · 2026
Independently developed the card game from concept through production, and coordinated with printers to bring it to market.
2025–Present
Organizes and executes in-person sales at book signings, local markets, and community events across Connecticut.
2025–Present
Runs the online storefront selling books, games, and branded merchandise, handling inventory, fulfillment, and customer service.
Represents Sora at prospective student events, sharing academic projects and community engagement opportunities.
Runs debates and class discussions on Model UN preparation and delegate experience.
Represented Sora Schools as a delegate at the NHSMUN conference in New York City.
Co-facilitates club meetings, helps create activities, and supports member recruitment.
Runs photography competitions and helps recruit new members.
Food preparation and packaging with Healing Meals, Simsbury CT; facilitating youth programs at West Hartford Public Library.