Are you looking to submit your work to contests for a chance to win prizes or to publications such as journals and anthologies? Check out our updated lists of writing and visual arts contests for 2025-26 curated for YWP by Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman.
Beautiful day on Sept. 20 on top of Mt. Philo for Vermont Humanities' Words in the Woods series featuring Young Writers Project. Nine YWP writers came from across Vermont to read their poetry!
Congratulations to our 66 published writers and artists! The cover art, "Nature Girl," is by Amelia Van Driesche, of Burlington, VT, who has been with YWP since she was in middle school. Amelia created this piece in her senior year of high school.
Welcome this year's five alumni advisors: Zinnia Hansen (pictured), Sam Aikman, Jadyn Mardy, Isabella Daignault-Bailey, and Charlotte Dodds!
Join us Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-noon, to hear YWP writers read their poetry at Vermont Humanities' "Words in the Woods" at Mt. Philo State Park, 5425 Humphreys Road, Charlotte, VT.
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!
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!
YWP Writers and Artists: We're getting our Weekly Challenges ready for the next school year and we'd love your inspiration!
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!
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 today – 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!