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!
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.
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:
What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? Find out in The Voice!
Vermont writers: You could become the 2025 Vermont Youth Poet Laureate!
Thank you to everyone who stepped up to support our Annual Appeal! Your donations helped us reach our goal to receive a $10,000 matching grant from our generous anonymous donor!