Once upon a time, in a land of crystal blue skies, sat a chocolate shop. This land did not know of clouds, they simply didn't exist. Back to the chocolate. Callie's chocolate made chocolate known throughout the world for its creaminess.
looking up at the sky,
i can understand
why ancient people thought
the earth was flat
and the sky was a dome
our own personal snow globe
only,
we're trapped in it.
now we know
Pine trees
Maple trees
Birch trees
(and all the other ones,
too)
Summer river water
Winter lake ice
(and everything in between,
too)
Light flurries
Hard snow storms
Icicles
From more than 250 submissions, three poems and three pieces of visual art were selected as the award winners of YWP's Spring Contest. Each recipient will receive the top prize of $100 and publication in the May issue of The Voice.
Visual Art
Deadline
Right now, this very moment, how are you feeling? Making art of your emotions can be as literal or as abstract as you like, and is a great way to stay in touch with your feelings. Represent your mood on the page.
Writing
Deadline
In poetry or prose, write about someone who has long been stuck in an endless cycle and has finally managed to break free. Explore the contrasting emotions – first despair, then joy – felt by your character.
Writing
Deadline
Set the pace of a poem or short story in slow motion, with the crawling actions within the piece leading up to a final, anticipated outcome or resolution, good or bad.
Writing
April is National Poetry Month! Write a poem. Introduce us to a poet you love. Describe the impact that poetry – your own and others' – has on your life.
Visual Art
From hair stylist in his mom's beauty salon in Los Angeles to world-renowned artist, Mark Bradford explores issues of class, race, and gender through his art.
Visual Art
Photograph, draw, or paint a favorite tree, in the context of your appreciation of nature's power.
Vermont's first Youth Poet Laureate is Harmony Devoe, 15, of Warren, VT! The finalists include some of YWP's very own poets!
Writers and artists between 13 and 19: Join us! YWP's online community is designed for you. Sign up for your free account!
Color is vital in photography as it plays a role in conveying emotions, setting the mood, and enhancing the overall visual impact of images. Join YWP Alumni Advisor Kevin Huang for this online workshop on color.
