she who is quiet amidst the noise
here in the forest, there is a-waiting
a little bird, quiet and sweet
she does not quite understand
how they could have born her
these foreign beasts
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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As She Pleases
To be a woman
is to be a banquet.
Eclectic, savory, distinguished.
A summer potluck of femininity;
a Thanksgiving toast to masculinity;
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The You That You Are
I love the you that you are when you are alone
The you that you are when you’re at home,
When you look with soft eyes at the cat,
The you that you are when you step onto the doormat
Gallery
Spotlight
Jacques Bailly, eclectic master of words, ushers contestants through the National Spelling Bee
Jacques Bailly, YWP board member, UVM professor, and Scripps National Spelling Bee pronouncer.
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Red
Focus on the color red. Show how it pops against a white or muted gray background– from the red cardinal to the red velvet Santa hat. Share your photos of red, wherever you find it.
Writing
Deadline
Blizzard
Your car breaks down on the way home from school – in the middle of a blizzard. What do you and your companion talk about while you wait and hope for a tow truck to arrive?
Writing
Deadline
Peacock
Tell the story of a peacock that feels like it was born into the wrong family. This one’s quiet and a little self-conscious. How does it manage among its strutting, fancy-plumed siblings and peers?
Writing
Bias
What is the impact of bias on our world? Write about it as you see it in your daily life or in your reading.
Visual Art
Henri Matisse
French artist Henri Matisse was one of the most original and innovative artists of the early 20th century, known for his use of striking colors.
Writing
William Blake
Hi Poets! For the month of December, William Blake is YWP's Great Poet – recommended by YWP intern Anna O'Reilly.
News & Events
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Thanks, City Market!
Big thanks to City Market of Burlington! Young Writers Project received a gift of $1,262.63 from generous shoppers who rounded up for the Rally for Change during the month of October!
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Recommended Reading
Favorite books – recently read, reviewed, and recommended by the YWP community!
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YWP's Annual Appeal is on!
Calling all supporters of Young Writers Project! We have a $10,000 matching grant opportunity! Help us reach our goal!
