grapefruit spindrift
There's a grapefruit spindrift on the kitchen island where I’m sitting. The digital clock at the top of my Mac Book Air screen reads 9:16 PM.
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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The faults of a past generation
时间
Time moves fast
Tick… tick… tick…
It all goes
Gone
Gone
Gone
Minutes go by
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Two Birds and No Stone
Don’t kill my birds.
Tommy pays taxes.
April runs a side hustle selling cursed bath bombs on Etsy.
They have dreams.
They have a 401k.
They just bought a tiny house in a haunted forest
Gallery
Challenges
Visual Art
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Stargazing
Look up to the night sky. Photograph, draw, or paint its mystery.
Writing
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Adjectives
Describe an object without using adjectives.
Visual Art
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Still Life
Arrange a group of objects – any combination you like – near a light source that creates shadows and depth. Sketch, paint, or photograph the collection for an interesting still life.
Writing
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Tomorrow Project
A series of writing and visual art challenges that explore the issues of today – with hope and solutions for tomorrow. Challenges, cash prizes, publication, and exhibits!
Writing
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Brainstorm Ideas for YWP's 2025-26 Weekly Challenges
Help YWP create challenges for writing and visual art for the 2025-26 school year! Share your original, inspiring prompts to help build the list of Weekly Challenges.
Writing
Tomorrow Project: Opinion Writing and Art
A series of thought-provoking challenges for writers and visual artists to address current issues around democracy, human rights, our communities, and the planet.
News & Events
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Help Create Weekly Challenges for 2025-26
YWP Writers and Artists: We're getting our Weekly Challenges ready for the next school year and we'd love your inspiration!
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Try the Quiz
This spelling quiz was created by Jacques Bailly, Scripps National Spelling Bee's pronouncer – and YWP board member – and published in The Washington Post, May 27, 2025. Try it!
