If only things hadn't changed
I guess I'm happy for you.
Actually, I really am.
At least, I'm expected to be.
Because, if you can't be proud
of one of your best friends,
can you really be proud of
anyone.
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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The Power of "Thank You"
On my first day of sixth grade, someone told me, “You’re the only person that has said that to me today.” You might be confused by what I just said, but I promise, you will soon understand.
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living room record player
I'm six on the living room floor -
the pink album the pink album I chant -
dad puts the Supremes on the record player, the jacket handed to me -
pink, with three of the most beautiful women I've ever seen -
Gallery
Spotlight
This Summer! The Tomorrow Project
This summer, write and create art for The Tomorrow Project, a series of writing and visual art challenges that explore the issues of today – with hope and solutions for tomorrow. Cash prizes, publication, and exhibits!
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Tree
Do you have a favorite tree? A lone pine? A shady maple? A bent, old apple tree? Share photos!
Writing
Deadline
Music
How does your favorite music help to shape your everyday life? Can you describe its impact?
Writing
Deadline
Bored?
Share your personal cure for boredom.
Writing
Deadline
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
Smartphones
What is the impact of phones on your life?
Writing
The Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." July 4, 1776
News & Events
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YWP Survey
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our survey on YWP! We've received really positive responses and some great ideas! If you missed it, we'd still like to hear from you! Log in to take the survey!
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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!
