house of dawn
Feet in thick socks
Shuffle through the halls
And across the kitchen floor
Hands reach into cupboards
Rearranging and putting away
Mugs
And plates
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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Headphones
The moment I first saw you, I knew to be afraid.
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Schrodinger's Monster
Being a teenager means
Schrodinger's cat isn't just a concept anymore
The person you are
is simultaneously alive and dead
in the box you were put in
Gallery
Challenges
Writing
Deadline
Snow
Write about how snow — the first snow, falling snow, heaps of snow, any kind of snow — makes you feel. Quiet, calm, happy, nostalgic?
Visual Art
Deadline
You
How do you see yourself? Make a drawing, a collage, a painting, or use any other preferred medium of art to celebrate yourself.
Writing
Deadline
Cinquain
A cinquain is similar to a haiku, being written in only five lines and restricting the number of syllables you can use. Write about anything that comes to mind, but make sure it’s in the form of a cinquain.
Writing
Deadline
Sen. Bernie Sanders' Annual Essay Contest
Vermont high school students: Write an essay about the state of the union for the Congressional Record.
Visual Art
Contrast
Contrasting colors, shapes, designs can make dramatic art. In photography or another artistic medium, illustrate a sense of contrast.
Writing
Life gifts
"Little, nameless, unremembered, acts of kindness and of love." Can you think of a time, person, or place that brings William Wordsworth's words to life for you?
News & Events
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The Tomorrow Project Phase 2: Monthly Contests
YWP's Tomorrow Project continues with monthly contests, exhibits, and publication!
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YWP's Annual Appeal: Support young writers and artists!
Donations allow us to provide all programs free of charge. Thank you for investing in our creative community!
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Where You Live: New York Times Photo Contest
YWP Photographers: Capture your hometown for a New York Times Contest! Go to YWP's Resources Page for more information. Deadline: Jan. 14, 2026.
