YWP News

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The first phase of The Tomorrow Project is complete and we're delighted to honor the writers and artists whose work captures the spirit of the project – to explore the issues of today with hope for tomorrow. Phase 2 runs November 2025  to May 2026!

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!

 TOMORROW PROJECT  challenges

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!

 Post your challenges here!

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.