Weekly Challenges

Need inspiration? YWP has a wide range of writing and visual art challenges every week throughout the year. Teens ages 13-19 are encouraged to sign up for a free YWP account to respond directly to the challenges. Writing and art posted on the site – both responses to these challenges and general "Create" posts — will be considered for publication with our Vermont media partners, and in our monthly digital magazine, The Voice, and our annual anthologies. Teachers do not need a YWP account to view the site and use our challenges and resources to inspire young writers and artists. 

PDF of 2025-26 Weekly Challenges 

  • Image of a Japanese garden.

    Visual Art

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    Garden

    Draw or paint the most beautiful garden you can imagine.

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  • Image of a yellow marigold.

    Writing

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    Friends

    Friendship is a beautiful thing. Write a poem about what friendship means to you. (Challenge created by June, YWP)

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  • Image of a table full of food.

    Writing

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    Favorite Food

    Write an ode to your favorite food. If you could have a conversation with your favorite food, what would you say to it? What do you think it would say to you? 

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