where i keep my heart
In my attic I keep my heart.
I hold it there, safe amidst pillows, blankets and childhood stuffed animals.
When I make things, I break off a piece of my heart,
And sew it into pillows,
Hide it in sunsets,
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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Sea, Stars, and Philosophy
Sit in the cold gray sand. Like a sand crab,
nestle between each grain and wait
for the waves to crash on the shore. Tell me how
the beach is like the sky, a map of tiny things
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The Rafters
Remember the old A-shaped house?
The one with the castle downstairs
And the spell around it?
It's empty now.
Did you know that?
Gallery
Spotlight
The Tomorrow Project
Create writing and art that explore the issues of today – with hope and solutions for tomorrow. Challenges, cash prizes, publication, and exhibits! See award winning writing and art in the April issue of The Voice!
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Rainbow
Use any medium to depict your own version of a rainbow over a bucolic landscape. Don’t be afraid to mismatch the style of the terrain and the style of the rainbow to allow the latter to pop!
Writing
Deadline
Studio
Your parents have given you carte blanche to set up a studio space in your attic – a place just for your hobbies and creative endeavors. How do you decorate it, and what do you engage in when you're in the space?
Writing
Deadline
SM
Write a short op-ed or personal essay about social media and its impact on young people’s lives.
Visual Art
Deadline
Climate and Our Earth - Visual Art
Create art that explores the many impacts of the climate crisis and celebrates the wonders and beauty of Earth. Find inspiration in YWP Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman's series of visual art prompts.
Writing
Deadline
Climate and Our Earth - Writing
The Earth is in crisis. Dig deep, YWP, and write about it with YWP Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman. Find "both the heavy and the hopeful, the worried and the appreciative, the challenged and the uplifted ... to create!"
Writing
Leadership on the Left
Resistance to 'crisis:' Sen. Cory Booker spoke out against the Trump administration at a marathon speech on the Senate floor. This follows the "Fight Oligarchy" tour of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
News & Events
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Book Review: Bunny
Iris Robert, YWP alumna, intern, and book lover, shares some of her recent finds with us. For April, Iris, eyesofIris on YWP, reviews "Bunny" by Mona Awad.
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Photo Workshop: Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds is a foundational principle in photography and other visual arts that helps create balanced and visually engaging compositions. Join YWP Alumni Advisor Kevin Huang for this online workshop.
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Find the Wonder of Writing in this Workshop Series
YWP intern Alex Bregy shares his passion for writing in these informative online workshops.
