News & Events

Try the spelling quiz created by Jacques Bailly, Scripps National Spelling Bee's pronouncer – and YWP board member – published in The Washington Post, May 27, 2025.

Visit Burlington City Hall to see an exhibit of YWP's award-winning writing and art during Fair Housing Month.

Join us at Burlington City Hall this Thursday, May 29 from 6-8 PM for a special Fair Housing Month reception and to view the Tomorrow Project letterpress exhibit. RSVP here to attend.

Burlington's Fletcher Free Library hosts local writer Mima Tipper for a reading and workshop on her YA novel, "Kat's Greek Summer," June 5 at 5:30 p.m. It's free! There are snacks!

Iris Robert, YWP alumna, intern, and book lover, shares some of her recent finds with us. For May, Iris, eyesofIris on YWP, reviews "Hangsaman" by Shirley Jackson.

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. 

Rule of Thirds Workshop

YWP intern Alex Bregy shares his passion for writing in these informative online workshops.

A new project at YWP to create writing and art that explore the issues of today – with hope and solutions for tomorrow. Challenges, cash prizes, publication, and exhibits. Go to the contest challenges page:

 Tomorrow Project Contest

What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? Find out in The Voice!

In writing or visual art, respond to the challenge: What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? 

Vermont writers: You could become the 2025 Vermont Youth Poet Laureate!

Meet authors and publishing experts. This conference, sponsored by Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, is offered virtually by Zoom (March 1) and in-person at the college (Feb. 22).